Today’s topic needs no introduction. Because unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably already know more about novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, than you ever cared to. Most people had [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Cheat death by breaking a sweat
Earlier this week, we talked about what exercise can’t do. So today, let’s look at what it can do. You may already know that regular exercise can work wonders for your mood and help ward off [...]
The real cost of that bag of chips—printed in black and white
If we want to make any headway against obesity, it’s clear that we need to change the way people think about the food they eat. And that means giving consumers all the information that they need [...]
Combat obesity with your diet…not exercise
I’ve devoted a lot of time here in the Reality Health Check to debunking some of the myths that are driving our country’s obesity crisis. And the “calories in, calories out” misconception that [...]
Are oncologists finally coming around on cannabis?
Cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), and all variations of medical marijuana have really taken center stage these days. And I couldn’t be happier about it. I was fortunate to have been at the forefront [...]
A fun way to keep your brain sharp past 70
I have a lot of patients who show up in my office because they’re concerned about their memory. And as I’m sure you’ve probably noticed, I try my hardest to offer any and all solutions that could [...]
Cut carbs, eat fat, and watch your memory soar
My mother always used to say, “If you live long enough, everything comes back into fashion.” And I dare say that adage applies just as much to health as it does to style. Today’s case in point: [...]
Slow cognitive decline at every meal
As you know, I don’t normally give much weight to animal studies. Sure, they’re a good place to start—but I typically save my recommendations for approaches that work on actual human beings. With [...]
Brush your way to a healthier heart
February is heart health month. And since we’re nearing the end of it, I thought I’d talk to you today about one of the simplest things you can do to fight heart disease. It’s a daily habit that [...]
Attention women: Your hairstyle could be killing you
While I’m on the topic of everyday threats to your health, here’s another category you may have never considered: permanent hair dye and hair straightening chemicals. These common haircare [...]