As an older adult, you’ve likely heard the same familiar advice when it comes to body composition… Eat more protein, prioritize strength training, and move your body. While those strategies [...]
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Want to heal your gut? Try THIS
Far too few clinicians ever discuss exercise goals with their patients. But it’s something I address at every single visit—and for good reason. Regular movement lowers cardiovascular risk, [...]
Eat 57% MORE food—and still LOSE weight!
Who doesn’t want to be told they can eat MORE food—and still LOSE weight? Well, allow me to let you in on a little secret… You can—if you follow the simple nutritional advice I’ve been sharing [...]
The “health foods” irritating your gut
A lot of people are embracing plant-based eating. Some believe it’s better for their health—and for the planet. While I don’t believe a plant-based diet is superior to a balanced, [...]
The truth about aspirin and your health
If you’re taking a daily low-dose aspirin, you probably started for a good reason. Maybe you were told it would protect your heart. Maybe you heard it could lower your stroke risk. Or perhaps you [...]
Is this DOUBLING your MS risk? (Here’s what to do…)
I don’t often write about multiple sclerosis (MS). But maybe I should. My cousin has lived with it for most of her adult life. She’s been in a wheelchair for years. And I’ve seen firsthand how [...]
The fake “antioxidants” boosting your cancer and diabetes risk
The French NutriNet-Santé study is the gift that keeps on giving! It continues to deliver important insights into how modern diets affect long-term health. Large-scale, long-term nutrition [...]
This “silent condition” raises Parkinson’s risk 39%
As our population ages, so does the burden of serious neurological disease—like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and stroke. And modern medicine has no cure for any of them. But here’s the good news… [...]
Can this one veggie SLOW cognitive decline?
What are you making for dinner tonight? I ask because new research suggests a humble compound found in a familiar vegetable may actually slow cognitive decline… Especially in older adults already [...]
The hidden heart risk seniors are NEVER told about
Let me ask you a simple question. Have you ever heard of lipoprotein(a)—also known as Lp(a)? If not, you’re not alone. In fact, most physicians aren’t aware of its importance and, therefore, [...]