I know a lot of coffee lovers. And even though I personally don’t drink it (it makes me too jittery), I know many people look forward to their cup (or more) each day. Of course, in my [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Is this common parasite stealing your memory?
As the nation collectively ages, brain health has become a super hot topic. I mean, who doesn’t want to keep their memory intact well beyond their golden years? (Even if there are some things we [...]
Daily stress is killing your heart
File this one under the least surprising news ever: Stress will raise your blood pressure. Well, duh! While this may not be a groundbreaking discovery, though, in today’s climate—when [...]
[REVEALED] Strongest evidence yet that COVID vaccination is safe
I know, I know: COVID-19 continues to steal the headlines. That’s why I try to take breaks from writing about the topic, myself. But with the new Delta strain making calls for vaccination even [...]
Migraine sufferers: This approach works TWICE as well as prescription drugs
Ask anyone who suffers from migraine headaches, and they’ll tell you: It’s no joke. They are debilitating and can last for days. And while there are some medications available that many people [...]
The surprising truth about “middle-aged spread”
Many people remember a time in their life when they could eat just about anything and not gain a single pound. (I’m not one of those people. I was overweight from childhood through [...]
Snack your way to better heart health (in just 8 weeks!)
Since we spent all week breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly side of dietary fat, I thought today would be a great time to talk about the perfect “diet” snack… One that’s actually quite [...]
Facts about fats: Confusing terms and common cooking oils
As I briefly mentioned on Tuesday, it’s important to pay attention to the types of cooking oils we consume. So, today, let’s first continue clarifying some confusing aspects of fats—starting [...]
Facts about fats: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Having knocked out a few basic definitions about fats yesterday, I’d like to keep the conversation going by breaking down dietary fats by type—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here’s everything [...]
Facts about fats: Cholesterol, triglycerides, and more
As a “diet doctor,” I encounter misconceptions about fats every day—despite the progress we’ve made in nutritional research. Clearly, many myths persist. (Just look at the “fat-free” craze, which [...]