Every five years, we go through the same song and dance… Updating the dietary guidelines for Americans. (This is currently underway for 2025—2030.) And every time, it ends up being pretty [...]
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Fitness Friday: Dare to dance!
I’m declaring today to be “fitness Friday.” Because while I often share the health benefits of exercise… I don’t always directly challenge you to move on a specific day. But that’s all [...]
Can GLP-1s reduce the risk of obesity-related cancer?
I’ve written a lot about the new glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs. These drugs can improve multiple aspects of your health—cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and more. [...]
To mask or not to mask? (There’s no question)
If you think the mask debate is long behind us… Think again. Well, I guess it was only a “controversy” for those who dismiss science—or selectively choose in which science to believe. Because [...]
The truth about red meat and dementia
The scientific community loves to villainize red meat. Over the years, they’ve tied it to everything from heart disease to diabetes to cancer. And most recently, headlines scream that eating red [...]
Can cannabis cure your sleep problems?
Prioritizing quality sleep is a cornerstone of health. Yet studies show that one-third of U.S. adults don’t achieve regular, restful sleep. Does that sound like you? If so, it’s easy to see why [...]
Is alcohol consumption safe or not? [MUST-READ]
By now, you’ve probably heard that alcohol is dangerous and should only be consumed sparingly, if at all. But can I be honest with you? I’m not entirely sure what’s driving this new belief [...]
Loneliness steals your livelihood (and your health)
If the COVID-19 crisis taught us one thing, it’s this… Social connections are crucial for both our health and well-being. Even before the pandemic, mounting evidence linked social isolation and [...]
Spreading kindness on Valentine’s Day—and year-round
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, I want to share a heart-warming message. It’s something I think about often—and I encourage you to do the same… Be kind to yourself. And treat yourself with the same [...]
Will Big Pharma profit from this key heart health metric?
I want to reacquaint you with what may be the most important heart health metric. It’s even more important than cholesterol or blood pressure—because it can predict your risk of heart disease, [...]