Research shows that people with healthier hormone levels live the longest. That’s why I’m a big fan of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT), for both men and women. Of course, there [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
This cutting-edge, cancer blood test is the real deal
Earlier this year, I told you about a new blood test—called Galleri—that could detect up to 50 different types of cancer. It’s currently under development by the healthcare company Grail, [...]
Cancer patients: Could this nutrient help eliminate pain and fatigue?
I never need a reason to tell you to take your vitamin D—it’s been a mainstay of my desert island supplement list for years now, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Still, convincing the [...]
Early birds, night owls, and mental health
I talk a lot about the importance of sleep. Because, like being obese, your body suffers from more than fatigue when you don’t get enough rest—that feeling of tiredness is really just the tip of [...]
That “spare tire” may increase your cancer risk
I’ve been speaking out about the dangers of obesity for decades. Yet the problem is still growing—all puns intended—despite ample awareness. If you ask me, we should be pushing to make obesity [...]
Debunking the myth of “healthy obesity”
I’ve never really bought into the idea of “healthy obesity.” The premise that some people who are overweight or obese may actually be healthy has always struck me as a pipedream, and a [...]
Attention women: A vibrant life after menopause does exist
Let’s end the week with a little fun… Because I love being able to remind you that staying healthy doesn’t always have to be hard work. Case in point: New research shows that dancing—yes, [...]
THIS affects your brain MORE than bad genes
Genetics is such a fascinating topic to me. I love learning about any new discovery, no matter how big or how small, and applying them to my work. And believe me, researchers have made some [...]
Can childhood nutrition predict future health conditions?
As you may already know, I was an overweight child who ate way too much sugar and all the wrong types of fats. Even though I eventually learned to eat healthier and maintain a steady weight [...]
The surprising health perks of online grocery shopping
Since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been doing most, if not all, of my grocery shopping online. In fact, I haven’t been to a grocery store since March 2020… and I’m not sure if [...]