Here’s a real shocker: Americans aren’t just failing to meet the minimum recommendations for regular exercise… they’re actually sitting more than ever before. You’ll have to pardon my sarcasm. [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Could a “man-ogram” replace needless prostate biopsies?
I don’t get many chances to address men’s health directly. And since we’re on the subject of screening breakthroughs this week, I couldn’t think of a better time to share some more exciting news: [...]
A new Alzheimer’s blood test clears the way to a cure
Today’s topic is very exciting to me—so I imagine it will be to you, too. Because who wouldn’t be delighted to hear about a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD)? And [...]
Too much sleep could double your heart attack risk
I’m always urging you to give sleep the same priority as diet and exercise. Because when it comes down to it, nothing you’re doing to stay healthy is going to matter if you’re not getting the [...]
Antacids cause more problems than they solve
If you’re a regular reader of mine, then you already know that antacid medications—and those little purple proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in particular—have been in the hotseat for a while now. Of [...]
PCOS is a problem at any age—especially if left undiagnosed
I frequently talk about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in my practice. And I’m not a gynecologist (GYN), as you well know—just a holistic-minded physician who actually pays attention to his [...]
Make sure your doctor checks for these five metabolic markers
I have to admit, I chuckled when I came across a little article urging doctors to “screen for five markers to ward off heart disease, diabetes.” Why? It’s 2019, for Pete’s sake! And if docs [...]
There’s no such thing as a risk-free surgery
With all of the incredible advances in modern medicine, it’s easy to stumble into a false sense of safety where surgery is concerned. And your typical surgeon looking to pad their paycheck [...]
The EPA issues a devastating decision on “cost-effective” poison in our food supply
Remember a few months ago, when we talked about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and their inexplicable efforts to keep the pesticide chlorpyrifos on the market… despite mountains of [...]
For older women, shape matters more than size
It’s been my experience that women tend to care more about their weight than men. But this trend is shifting, as the conversation around obesity is changing—with more of a focus on health rather [...]
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