Women aren’t the only ones jumping on the BRCA testing bandwagon. Shortly after Angelina Jolie made her big announcement this spring, a 53-year-old British man made headlines for being the [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Go nuts!
Nuts are a staple of my New Hamptons Health Miracle. They’re also my first suggestion when anyone asks about satisfying snacks to reach for in a pinch. So when I come across news like this, [...]
Imposter roster
Last week, I took a little time to reveal the sugar content of a few popular sports and energy drinks (Enemy at the Gatorade). Because it bugs me to no end that so many companies are getting away [...]
Bad Dreamfields
I know I’ve said it before, but I really do love hearing from you. Maybe you’ve got an opinion on a recent study I’ve shared. Or a question about a specific health concern [...]
Against the migraine
A migraine is more than just a headache. It’s a debilitating condition that can knock you off your feet for hours–sometimes days. To make matters worse, there’s no clear cause. [...]
Getting to the heart of dementia
It’s hard to imagine a heart disease test could predict your risk of dementia better than an actual dementia test. But according to recent research, this is one fact you can file under [...]
Use it or lose it
I know I talk a lot about the benefits of exercise–especially when it comes to keeping your brain healthy. Still, now seems like a good time to remind you it’s not just physical [...]
Enemy at the Gatorade
By now, you know you shouldn’t be drinking soda. And I’m hoping you also know that you shouldn’t be tipping back bottles of Gatorade or Red Bull either. These sports and energy [...]
Fruit point
Well, the word has gotten out. Just the other day, I was talking to someone who mentioned that they decided to stop eating bread and give up refined sugar. And I couldn’t have been more [...]
Being Human – Take 2
And we get there and no one speaks English – solamente espanol! Speaking of Espanol, after seeing Jennifer Lopez this week on Idol, is there any botox left in Lost Angeles? That city [...]