I’ve never bought into the cholesterol-causes-heart-disease narrative. I only care if there’s disease in the arteries. Then—and only then—should something be done. That’s why I swear by this [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Science unlocks ANOTHER cancer clue
No one ever wants to hear the words, “It’s cancer.” But the reality is, over 40 percent of us WILL face that diagnosis. That’s why understanding the disease is so crucial to us in the medical [...]
Where will science take medicine in another 100 years?
For me, the beauty of my profession is that there’s always something new to learn. Inquisitive minds keep probing for answers—and each answer often leads to new questions. It’s exciting to [...]
A cozy way to combat stress
Whether you’re dealing with post-election feelings, mentally prepping for the upcoming holidays, staving off winter’s viruses, or something more personal… It’s a hard time of year, no matter how [...]
Do you struggle with “ghost fat”?
For those of you who have followed me for a while, you’ll know that I was an overweight child. You might also know that I still struggle with feeling overweight. Well, I learned something new [...]
Sugar’s secret assault on your brain
Will wonders never cease? Earlier this year, the German Society of Neurology and the German Brain Foundation revealed that too much sugar can harm the brain. Do you think the American College of [...]
Toxic takeout? The hidden dangers in food packaging
I know I’ve written about this a lot—and I started sounding the alarm long before it was trendy… But we are being poisoned. Full stop. Of course, the mainstream is finally catching on. But when [...]
Can a long winter’s nap nourish your brain?
I know, I know… The chilly temps make your bed feel that much cozier. And if you toss and turn at night, you might be all-the-more tempted to return to under the sheets during the day. After all, [...]
COVID-19: A literal “heartbreaker”
Many people like to put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. Perhaps you feel the same. But the reality is, we must respect the dangers this virus still poses to our health. And that’s especially [...]
An unwanted birthday “gift”
A record number of people are celebrating their 65th birthdays this year. (It’s hard for me to believe that I’m also approaching that milestone!) Of course, as we age, we might be unwrapping [...]