Happy Independence Day! I don’t know about you, but I’m planning to spend the day outside with family and friends. There’s just something about that sunshine—it boosts your vitamin D and gives [...]
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[Prescription alert] A smart new move for Parkinson’s?
You probably know someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD). It might be a friend, a neighbor, a spouse… or even yourself. It’s a condition that nearly 1.1 million Americans are facing, making it the [...]
The life-saving number most people get all WRONG
It never fails—people are always shocked when I tell them how much protein I eat… and how much they should be eating, too. My consistent advice is this: eat 1 gram (g) of protein per pound (lb) [...]
Screens before bed sabotage your sleep (Night owls beware!)
A few years ago, I developed my own comprehensive learning tool to help you get the quality sleep you need each and every night. After all, we’re facing a full-blown insomnia epidemic in this [...]
Stroll, stretch, and squat: These simple movements lower blood sugar
Summer’s here—and it’s the perfect excuse to get outdoors. Whether it’s a stroll along the beach, a walk through the park, or simply strutting around your neighborhood, the warm [...]
Take back control against these dementia risk factors
Well, well, well… New research reveals that nearly 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. That means regular exercise, limiting alcohol, and maintaining a [...]
The “buzz” about cannabis-infused drinks (Safer than alcohol?)
With all the recent health warnings about alcohol, many people are choosing to drink less—or drop the habit completely. However, many still chase that familiar “buzz.” And cannabis-infused [...]
This summertime habit makes you a mosquito magnet
My favorite time of year is in full swing—and I honestly can’t get enough of it. Summer means longer days, sunnier skies, healthy socialization—and hopefully, some much-needed vacation time. Of [...]
Can your diet silence the “ringing”?
Imagine it’s the end of a long day. You’re about to drift off to sleep when you hear it… A loud, relentless ringing. It’s not the phone—or anything else in your house. But it just keeps buzzing. [...]
The not-so-sweet truth about artificial sweeteners (Yes, there’s MORE)
File this under “better living through chemistry” … Or maybe not. While scientific advancements have made our lives healthier and simpler in many ways, that’s the furthest thing from the truth [...]