There have been some very positive stories about vitamin supplements making the rounds recently. So you and I both knew that at any moment, the other shoe was going to drop. And, well… it looks [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Is the key to conquering obesity right under our noses?
I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard about the latest “miracle” to hit the weight loss market. Then again, when you’re in the middle of a raging diabesity epidemic, any reinforcements are [...]
The simple secret to staying forever young
This week’s theme seems to be the power of consistency — a frequently touted message of mine, for sure. But while yesterday’s discussion focused on the benefits of long-term exercise to ward off [...]
The perfect “dose” of exercise to reverse dementia
I’m always bugging you about staying active. And this time, I have some specifics. Because a brand new systematic review claims to have identified the optimal “dose” of exercise you should be [...]
The lethal lie that just won’t go away
By now, you know how I feel about the term “fat but fit.” It’s a misnomer at best… and a lethal lie at worst. Still, it’s not hard to see what makes the concept so appealing. Body acceptance is [...]
Vanquishing a top killer… with vitamins
I’ve been administering intravenous vitamin cocktails for years. So it thrills me that they’re suddenly becoming all the rage. (Like most health trends I was championing years before they hit the [...]
The deep-sea secret to warding off multiple sclerosis
Yesterday I told you about a new study showing how antioxidants can make a significant difference in slowing the progression of Parkinson’s — or even sidelining this devastating disease [...]
Fight Parkinson’s from the produce stand
It’s been a while — too long, really. But after an endless stream of misleading bad press, antioxidants are back in the spotlight. And I’m thrilled to see these old standbys get some credit [...]
Diabetics beware: New mainstream advice isn’t just bad — it’s downright dangerous
Alert the presses! Researchers out of Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School “just discovered” that following a low-carbohydrate diet leads to “exceptional” blood sugar [...]
The surprising Obamacare rule Trump is keeping
Here’s something I never thought would happen: Apparently, President Trump has decided at least one part of Obamacare is worth keeping. Turns out, chain restaurants are still going to have to [...]