Is anyone else slightly unsettled by the fact that Apple has a new iPhone called the 6 Plus? I won’t buy a plus-size anything, let alone a phone. When did Apple succumb to the madness that is [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
5 easy minutes to better health
I love telling you about simple, easy things that offer big payoffs for your health. And this one may just take the cake… New research shows that a leisurely 5-minute walk can reverse the harm [...]
A major new study echoes my age-old refrain: Kick carbs to the curb.
The New York Times has been a tremendous ally for those of us who believe in low-carb diets. They were among the first whistleblowers exposing the hazards of mainstream dietary advice—and [...]
Yet another hospital horror story
Last week, I told you a story about a patient of mine who had recently been in a swanky New York hospital with substandard care. You may remember that I also mentioned he was one of two of my [...]
By the numbers: New math model may help lupus patients avoid invasive tests
I’m always pleased to hear about ways to reduce unnecessarily invasive (and potentially harmful) medical testing. That’s why I was excited to read about a new technique that may be able to lessen [...]
Carb-loading: Now happening at your local hospital
This doesn’t happen very often, but two of my patients ended up in the hospital during the same week. They were in two very different hospitals—one fancy, the other very much not. But the dismal [...]
This is your chicken. This is your chicken on drugs. Any questions?
At least some countries are willing to step up and look at what they’re really eating. Take India, for example. It’s a country I have worked extensively in and love dearly. But researchers there [...]
Gut-wrenching risks of artificial sweeteners
As much as I despise sugar, I think I may detest artificial sweeteners even more. And the latest research on these poisons only reaffirms my hatred. Not only does this new study reveal that [...]
Show me the whey: The beverage no diabetic should be without
Protein drinks have often been a lifesaver for me. They’re easy, quick ways to get in a light meal or snack, or help with muscle recovery after a workout. The market’s loaded with various types [...]
I can’t believe what I just saw
You are not going to believe the headline I came across today. The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) came out with a statement that said that processed food is a necessary part of the [...]