According to a new study, most eating in developed countries is prompted by psychological factors, not by hunger. This is something I’ve talked about before. But this is the perfect time of year [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Small world, big health problems
I recently visited the Middle East. And all controversy aside, I very much enjoyed my trip. But I was impressed and dismayed by a number of things, and thought I’d take a few moments to share [...]
More shady warnings from our hapless government officials
If I had a nickel for each of the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC’s) and American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) misguided attempts to keep people healthy, I’d be able to retire tomorrow. But [...]
I’m not lovin’ it, and I’m not buyin’ it: McDonalds’ “transparency” trap
Last week, I broke down the ingredients in McDonald’s French fries in excruciatingly depressing detail. But I’m not done with this monstrous mega chain yet. Today I want to talk about its [...]
The deadly diabetes risk skyrocketing heart attack risk by 60%
I talk about heart disease on a regular basis. And I talk about diabetes even more frequently. But the truth is, these two diseases go hand-in-hand. And yet another study confirms this deadly [...]
The official 2014 U.S. health rankings: Not good, even in the “healthiest” states
The official “America’s Health Rankings” report for 2014 has just been released. And the powers that be are busy patting themselves on the back. But the fact is, we’re a long way off from any [...]
New study links healthy diet to healthy kidneys
Whether you’re diabetic or not, it’s a fact that kidney health is integral to overall health. And I recently read yet another study that proves it. Researchers in Ireland analyzed questionnaires [...]
Your ultimate guide to a healthy New Year: My new-and-improved Desert Island supplement list
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It’s Greek to me: The great yogurt scam
Today I’m taking on yogurt. Yes, even the “Greek” varieties. Because I can’t believe that to this day, people still think yogurt is a health food. But I guess that’s marketing for you. So I was [...]
Bid adieu to McDonald’s French fries
McDonald’s cheery slogan is “I’m lovin’ it.” But anyone who eats there regularly had better also love diabetes and heart disease…because the entire menu is a one-way ticket to both chronic [...]