It seems that every other country in the world is willing to take steps to improve its public health other than the United States. What’s more, they’re doing it without spending billions of [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
How much added sugar is too much?
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I came across the following headline: “AHA Says Cap Added Sugars for Kids at 6 Teaspoons a Day.” Six teaspoons! As if 6 teaspoons of sugar per day weren’t already [...]
Coffee, tea, and your heart — the research is in
I’ve written quite a bit recently about the health effects of coffee, but it’s been a while since I’ve extolled the virtues of tea. But it looks like maybe it’s time I did. According to a new [...]
A simple — and free — way to stop melanoma
Earlier this week I told you about a new study that showed sunscreen doesn’t seem to do much to prevent melanoma, except for those at the highest risk. Well now I’ve come across a study that [...]
These doctors claim it’s “risky” to cut gluten
As I was reading through the latest medical headlines, I came across this one: “The Most Popular Diet Ever: Why Going Gluten-Free Is Risky” And I just knew you and I would have fun skewering it [...]
Who really benefits from sunscreen?
Those of us interested in natural ways to promote health face a conundrum when it comes to sunshine. On one hand, it’s nature’s source of vitamin D. On the other hand…skin cancer. Considering the [...]
Start off 2017 skinnier and happier with the only “magic bullet” in my arsenal
As a rule, I don’t believe in magic bullets. (I’ve been in the diet business long enough to know better.) But there is one exception. And that’s macadamia nut oil. Start using it today, and [...]
Another natural way to boost brain health
Earlier this week, I told you about a study that showed that a combination of three specific nutrients can protect against brain atrophy in people with dementia. They do it by addressing high [...]
The hidden culprit contributing to the diabetes epidemic
There’s a side to the diabetes story that I don’t talk about as often as I should, but a recent study reminded me just how important it is. So I thought you could use a good reminder too. I’m [...]
The number you need to know to protect against Alzheimer’s
I know a lot of you are concerned about brain health — and with Alzheimer’s disease in particular. And it’s no wonder. Once every 66 seconds, another person in the United States develops the [...]