Regular physical activity does more than just keep you alive. Greater fitness means more energy, a clearer mind, and a lower risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. And [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The benefits of fasting are virtually endless
I have written quite often about the weight loss and weight management benefits of intermittent fasting (IF). But I’ll also be the first to tell you that this nutritional strategy can do a [...]
Less than 10,000 steps per day boosts longevity
In recent years, more and more people have started paying attention to the number of steps per day they are taking. Here in NYC, specifically, it’s a badge of honor to be above the popular [...]
This delicious superfood helps redistribute lethal belly fat
As we just discussed last week, I prefer to think of nutrition in a broader sense than labeling food as “good” or “bad.” (Unless we’re talking about sugar, of course!) That’s why I often [...]
This one simple policy could save millions of American lives
Yesterday, we talked about the absurdity of black and white nutritional science, which worships one food while demonizing another. And then, I reminded you of the one “food” that does deserve its [...]
Debunking the absurdity of mainstream nutrition science
I love it when the traditional medical community tries to comment on nutrition. I mean who are they kidding? Take one look at the devastating epidemics of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and [...]
This key nutrient may BOOST heart health and longevity
When we talk about heart health, we usually focus on basics like blood pressure or cholesterol. But there’s one metric that’s just as important, even if it doesn’t get as much lip [...]
Dementia plagues MILLIONS of people each year (Don’t become a statistic!)
Currently, more than 55 million people across the globe are living with dementia—a statistic that costs more than one trillion dollars a year. (And that’s just the monetary loss.) But according [...]
This powerful nutrient cuts an early colon cancer diagnosis in HALF
Yesterday, we talked about the role that antibiotic overuse may play in the rocketing rates of early-onset colorectal cancer. So, today, let’s expand on that conversation—and discuss another [...]
A SINGLE course of antibiotics could lead to a cancer diagnosis?!
By now, you probably already know how I feel about antibiotics—they’re important medications that should be used only when absolutely necessary. That’s because our bodies are meant to fight [...]