In late April, the American Academy of Neurology meeting took place in Washington, D.C. In this meeting, six doctors took the stage to debate three current research controversies in neurology. [...]
Category: Nutrition
Another strike against low-fat advocates
I don’t know how many times I’ve said that the brain is almost 80 percent fat. A lot, for sure. But clearly, it bears repeating. And it’s a big reason why I have always had a hard time advocating [...]
A powerful food duo
If you know me at all, you know I love eggs. WITH the yolks. When I hear people order egg-white omelets because they’ve been told the yolk is “fattening” or “full of cholesterol,” I cringe. Yes, [...]
Beware of the new Alzheimer’s diet
A new day, a new diet. And this time it’s for Alzheimer’s disease… Developed by researchers from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, the latest new diet claims to significantly reduce the [...]
Healthy food prices keep rising—here’s your action plan
I have been lamenting the high cost of healthy eating for many years, and I’ve lectured extensively on this topic. Unfortunately our fast-food culture has become nothing short of a Dollar Menu [...]
Startling new kids’ ADHD finding focuses on eating habits
The following study really struck a chord with me, since so many children are being diagnosed with ADHD these days. And it reveals a startling new link to diet. One that anyone involved in the [...]
Unlock this easy weight-loss trick
While I’ve shared the benefits of a low-carb diet with you before, a recent new study highlights a very important trick to making the switch even easier and more impactful! It’s something I’ve [...]
Gluten-free living could save your life
I can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since the incredibly successful “Ice Bucket Challenge” started. In case you missed it: seemingly everyone in the world poured a bucket of ice over their [...]
Hidden sugar trap to avoid at breakfast (and beyond)
You’ve got to love this medical news headline I just ran across: “Sweetened Milk Drinks Now Linked to Type 2 Diabetes.” Now, who here is shocked by that allegation? And yet, someone felt [...]
Keep it moving: A digestive system breakthrough
I know this isn’t exactly the sexiest topic to discuss, but it’s one of the most common problems among my patients, especially women. And it shouldn’t be ignored … I’m talking about constipation. [...]