Be honest—do you dread the dentist? Personally, I look forward to it. Maybe it’s because I’ve never had a cavity—or because I love that fresh, clean feeling. Of course, I also love to floss. [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Put red meat on the menu this weekend (Recipe included!)
With all of the red meat controversy lately, I thought I’d take the bull by the horns. I’ve said it before—mainstream media headlines can be wildly misleading. And I’ve never wavered on this: Red [...]
Will music replace mind-altering drugs?
I need silence to concentrate—whether I’m working, writing, or even packing a suitcase. It’s essential for me to focus. And I find noise (like music) distracts me. But apparently, I’m in the [...]
Is THIS an important long COVID clue?
I truly hope you—or anyone you know—hasn’t been affected by long COVID. I’ve seen a few cases firsthand. And let me just say, it isn’t pretty. Of course, now that we’re moving past the pandemic, [...]
BEWARE: Poor dietary advice persists
Every five years, we go through the same song and dance… Updating the dietary guidelines for Americans. (This is currently underway for 2025—2030.) And every time, it ends up being pretty [...]
Fitness Friday: Dare to dance!
I’m declaring today to be “fitness Friday.” Because while I often share the health benefits of exercise… I don’t always directly challenge you to move on a specific day. But that’s all [...]
Can GLP-1s reduce the risk of obesity-related cancer?
I’ve written a lot about the new glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs. These drugs can improve multiple aspects of your health—cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and more. [...]
To mask or not to mask? (There’s no question)
If you think the mask debate is long behind us… Think again. Well, I guess it was only a “controversy” for those who dismiss science—or selectively choose in which science to believe. Because [...]
The truth about red meat and dementia
The scientific community loves to villainize red meat. Over the years, they’ve tied it to everything from heart disease to diabetes to cancer. And most recently, headlines scream that eating red [...]
Can cannabis cure your sleep problems?
Prioritizing quality sleep is a cornerstone of health. Yet studies show that one-third of U.S. adults don’t achieve regular, restful sleep. Does that sound like you? If so, it’s easy to see why [...]