I know I’m starting to sound like a broken record here, but… at least the UK is getting the war on obesity right. I mention this (again) because of a recent article I came across in [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Is your neighborhood driving your diabetes risk?
I tell you all the time that the road to better health doesn’t have to be hard. And I mean it. You don’t need to sweat bullets at the gym seven days a week to get results. Because even a 20 [...]
The latest, greatest antidepressant — straight from the supermarket
Believe it or not, scientists have devised an evidence-based rating scale that ranks different types of foods according to their ability to alleviate depression. This news seems almost too good [...]
Why caffeine isn’t the quick “energy fix” you may think it is…
There’s been more and more research lately about the benefits of coffee. But according to one new study, there’s one surprising thing coffee isn’t particularly good for. As it turns out, coffee [...]
New research reveals the perfect BMI for ultimate longevity
On Monday, I explained how something as simple as 20 minutes of exercise per day could cut your risk of cancer by as much as 42 percent. Today, I’m going to switch gears ever so slightly, and [...]
One simple way to stop brain shrinkage in its tracks
It’s always curious to me that conventional medicine often distrusts the tests I routinely prescribe to my patients — and worse, that insurance companies won’t pay for many of them. But [...]
How to cut your risk of cancer by 42 percent in just 20 minutes
Okay, okay… I know I tend to talk about a few select subjects over and over again. But that’s because repetition works. As humans, we need to be reminded over and over again to do the right [...]
Order your prime rib with a side of cancer prevention
When most people talk about cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetables, you’ll usually hear them refer to broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, or kale. But these aren’t the only members [...]
The missing link for real prostate relief
What is it with prostate advice? It’s wishy-washy at best — and downright maddening at worst. Especially when it comes to supplements. First saw palmetto is “the” answer. Then, suddenly, [...]
The study that could put statin makers out of business
The English certainly don’t beat around the bush — especially when it comes to health. And I trained in London — so you’d better believe I learned not to waste money or resources. [...]