It was seven years ago, in 2011, that the UN first declared that noncommunicable diseases — like diabetes and heart disease — now pose a greater threat to world health than infectious diseases. [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The lethal truth behind that little purple lie
American medicine is filled with so many contradictions, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with what’s really true. And truth be told, I think it comes down to the fact that most doctors rely on [...]
Chronic heartburn is a true health hazard
Chronic heartburn is pretty commonplace, so you might assume it’s just a harmless nuisance. But the fact is, left unchecked, ongoing reflux (technically known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease [...]
And the biggest preventable threat to your brain is…
I can’t think of a more appropriate time to share this next study than on the heels of yesterday’s conversation about stopping Alzheimer’s symptoms before they start. Why? Because it’s the [...]
You can outsmart Alzheimer’s before it starts
In medicine, timing is everything. Your treatment options for most diseases become limited past a certain point. And the difference between certain death and survival can often be counted in the [...]
The hidden danger of piping hot tea
I’ve never been a fan of hot beverages like coffee or hot tea — even the smallest amount of caffeine makes me feel jittery. So needless to say, what some people see as daily necessities have [...]
Do breast cancer patients really need to give up this healthy food?
I tend to prefer how the British news reports on medical issues, as they’re typically much less biased. But of course, there’s an exception to every rule. And in this particular case, they really [...]
Two simple tricks to help you lose weight for good
The mechanics behind effective weight loss can be a complex subject to understand. But like I’m always telling you, the execution itself doesn’t have to be. And you won’t find a better testament [...]
Heart disease is just one cigarette away
We all know people who light up a cigarette or two when they’re out for drinks or after a particularly stressful day. Maybe you’re one of them. After all, it’s easy to let an occasional puff [...]
A cure for sleep apnea — from a surprising source
I know that a lot of people fear the legalization of marijuana, for whatever reason. But from a medical point of view, it’s hard to understand why. This plant — with its many oils and [...]