On the heels of yesterday’s blood sugar discussion, I thought today would be a good time to share some more earth-shattering news with my readers. (I know, I know… as usual, I’m [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
How Christmas cookies could be shrinking your brain
It looks like we can blame high blood sugar for something else–diminished cognition and brain health. And this risk isn’t limited to people with diabetes, either. As a recent study [...]
How to lower your blood pressure… with coffee
When I tell you that coffee is good for your blood pressure, you’ll probably think I’ve gone crazy. But guess what? New published research shows that it is. But don’t make a [...]
The diet myth that could be shaving years off your life
I think I may be Dr. Aseem Malhotra’s biggest fan. No, really. His latest opinion piece is just that good. It appeared recently in the British Medical Journal. And if you can fall in love [...]
Why the air we breathe is as deadly as asbestos
We’ve known that our air is polluted for quite a long time. And if you’ve ever flown into major cities and saw the ring of filth circling them, you’ve witnessed this smoggy [...]
Sweep away brain plaque from the comfort of your bed
Your mind works better after a good night’s rest. We all know that. But a recent study is shedding light on just how much better adequate sleep is for your brain. And let’s just say [...]
The new bill that would steal from the poor to give to the rich
I’ve spoken about the broken nature of U.S. farm subsidies before. But in the light of a recent New York Times article I read on the subject, I thought it warranted a little more exposure. [...]
The snack that can slash cancer risk by 35 percent
Nuts are a staple feature of my New Hamptons Health Miracle for a reason. They’re low-carb and packed with good fats and protein–a real lifesaver when you need a quick snack in a [...]
Finally! The FDA ban we’ve all been waiting for…
Despite the outrageous new statin recommendations making headlines this month, there are still plenty of recent developments to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. In fact, I’m gleefully [...]
The deadly truth behind the new statin guidelines
“We’ve been undertreating people who need statin therapy in this country.” Yes, that’s an actual, real statement from one of the “experts” behind the new [...]