Antibiotics are a necessary evil. Except when they’re not… which happens to be the case a lot more often than it should be. The fact is, overuse of these drugs has led us down a very dangerous [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The new, surprising high-risk cancer demographic
Earlier this year, I told you about the sharp rise in obesity-related cancer diagnoses among young Americans between the ages of 25 and 49. In case you missed it, a recent study showed that the [...]
A sunny disposition could add decades to your life
Today’s topic is anything but typical—but it’s something I talk to my patients about time and time again. Because there’s no question that your mindset affects your physical health. And by now, [...]
This common toxin is a global airborne threat
Plastics are everywhere. They’re in our oceans, killing our marine life. And they’re clogging up our landfills with no end in sight. It’s a catastrophe for the environment, any way you slice it. [...]
Is rush hour traffic stealing your vision?
I remember flying into LA or NYC as a kid and not being able to see the ground. That’s how bad the air pollution was back then. And while it’s not like that today, rest assured—the threat of air [...]
Sleep loss opens the door to an early death
Heart disease may be losing ground to cancer as America’s top killer. But don’t think for a second that this makes it any less lethal. By the numbers, heart disease is still the country’s leading [...]
In wealthy countries, cancer is the new heart disease
I recently came across some information that was a bit shocking. And while I certainly have my own theory about it, I thought it was worth discussing today. While cardiovascular disease (CVD) is [...]
Is a simple blood test the key to living a longer, healthier life?
I’ve always loved a good set of blood tests. In fact, many of my patients come to see me specifically because they know I’ll be up to date on all of the vital information you can glean from a [...]
Lose weight and improve metabolic health in just 36 hours
I’m always telling you that you don’t need to restrict calories to lose weight and manage your metabolic health. But when it comes to fasting, that’s another story entirely. We’ve discussed here [...]
Reversing diabetes is simpler than you think
Like I said yesterday, I’ve dedicated my life to helping people lose weight. But please… don’t call me a “weight loss doctor.” Because my goal isn’t to make you skinny. It’s to make you [...]