With all the recent health warnings about alcohol, many people are choosing to drink less—or drop the habit completely. However, many still chase that familiar “buzz.” And cannabis-infused [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
This summertime habit makes you a mosquito magnet
My favorite time of year is in full swing—and I honestly can’t get enough of it. Summer means longer days, sunnier skies, healthy socialization—and hopefully, some much-needed vacation time. Of [...]
Can your diet silence the “ringing”?
Imagine it’s the end of a long day. You’re about to drift off to sleep when you hear it… A loud, relentless ringing. It’s not the phone—or anything else in your house. But it just keeps buzzing. [...]
The not-so-sweet truth about artificial sweeteners (Yes, there’s MORE)
File this under “better living through chemistry” … Or maybe not. While scientific advancements have made our lives healthier and simpler in many ways, that’s the furthest thing from the truth [...]
The brain-blood sugar connection you CAN’T ignore
If you’ve been with me for a while, you know how often I talk about the dangers of high blood sugar. Blood sugar imbalance fuels everything from weight gain and inflammation to heart disease and [...]
Is your favorite SNACK fueling Parkinson’s disease?
I’m always sounding the alarm about ultra-processed foods (UPFs). They’re that bad—and truly don’t belong in a healthy diet. But in case there was still any doubt… the science is getting louder. [...]
Plant extract could rival BP meds, study finds
High blood pressure (BP) is a silent threat to cardiovascular health, affecting over 1.3 billion people worldwide. But here’s the truth… Your BP reading is more than a couple of numbers. And [...]
Where’s the National Institute for Obesity?
With everything going on in our government lately, I can’t guarantee this topic will still be “relevant” by the time you read this. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about it. So, here [...]
Fight back against “zombie cells”
We all want to live longer. But no one wants to just add years to the calendar. We want those years to be vibrant, fun, and full of energy—not burdened by disease, decline, or dependence. That’s [...]
Painkillers and dementia: Is there a link?
You already know that I’m not always a fan of pharmaceutical medications—especially when they’re used as a first-line “treatment” option. But I also recognize that they have their place. And more [...]