Health is my biggest passion in life. But, I’ll admit it–reality TV comes in a close second. And when the two are combined I find it absolutely irresistible. So when I came across [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
A simple BBQ survival strategy
If you’re getting together with friends and family tomorrow to celebrate the 4th of July, chances are you’re going to come face-to-face with some familiar temptations. Bags of [...]
Handling heartburn without the purple pill
I don’t know anyone who hasn’t had a case of heartburn at some point. Every once in a while is one thing. But if you have it on a regular basis, it can lead to some serious problems. [...]
No sugar-coating it
Food manufacturers have been fighting over how to hide the amount of sugar they actually put into foods for years. It’s been going on at least as long as I have been in this business of [...]
Urgent warning for anyone taking Actos
If you or someone you know is taking the diabetes drug Actos, please stop everything and read this now. A new study shows that Actos (aka, pioglitazone) significantly increases risk of bladder [...]
Another reason to donate blood
Lots of studies have shown that good deeds reduce stress. Helping others is good for your emotional health, which is good for your health all-around. But a group of scientists has revealed an [...]
The DIY heart cure
It turns out chocolate isn’t as bad for you as you may have thought. In fact, there has been lots of research on its health benefits over the past few years. In the most recent study, [...]
Don’t stress over it
In our crazy world, there’s no shortage of things to worry about. And unfortunately, that stress can shorten your life. This news comes from a recent study published in the Journal of Aging [...]
The “normal” test result that’s anything but
Now that you know I can talk about something other than diabetes and obesity…let me get back to the original reader question that prompted yesterday’s RHC-thyroid concerns. In fact, [...]
B-vitamins cut stroke risk
Amid all the talk of cholesterol (and all the misplaced emphasis on it), homocysteine often goes unnoticed. Yet homocysteine is a critical indicator for artery damage. In the upcoming July issue [...]