To mammogram or not to mammogram—it’s the debate that never ends, despite the fact that Europe has had this issue down for decades. And here we go again, as yet another new screening guideline [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Why bariatric surgery isn’t successful
Countless people (my patients included) think that bariatric surgery is the answer to dealing with the frustrations of slow weight loss. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, I’m [...]
Soda and sports drinks lead to premature deaths
For the umpteenth time, you know how I feel about spending precious research dollars on things we already know. My only exception is for research focused on things we should already know…but that [...]
Your morning commute may be deadlier than you think
I live in New York City, where walking is a way of life. And especially now that the warm weather is here, I see no reason to commute anywhere using anything but my own two feet. But I recognize [...]
The dangerous “sleeping pill snowball effect” seniors need to know about
For most Americans, the whole sleep issue is simply abysmal. Countless people suffer from not sleeping enough, which spirals into a vicious cycle of inflammation, adrenal fatigue, and chronic [...]
The medicine cabinet standby that could triple your stroke risk
There are so many medications that we use routinely for their “benefits”—without realizing that they actually cause us harm. I’ve devoted a lot of time to exposing the truth—most recently with [...]
Vitamin D saves lives—so why won’t docs prescribe it?
The amount of research money we throw at investigating things we already know never fails to stupefy me. Neither does the amount of publication space devoted to publishing the conclusions—as if [...]
The secret to a longer life isn’t strength—it’s power
Yesterday’s discussion was a good reminder that doing something is better than doing nothing at all where your heart health is concerned. (And by a pretty significant margin, too.) But today, I’d [...]
Housework lowers your risk of heart disease by over 50 percent
Are you looking for some good news on the exercise front? (Hint: If you’re someone who can’t stand the thought of getting sweaty in a gym, this study is definitely for you.) According to new [...]
Can fungus actually help preserve your memory?
Let’s face it—as we age, we’re all looking to preserve our minds as much as possible. And I love sharing simple solutions that may help. (Especially if it’s something other than exercise, which [...]
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