Guess what? We have another carcinogen to add to an already exhausting list… Talc. Let’s look at all of the concerning details. Concerning links The World Health Organization (WHO) recently [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
This vital heart check should be performed annually
We all have our list of medical checkups we should perform regularly… Skin checks, eye exams, physicals, and more. But there’s one vital heart check that I perform on all my patients, especially [...]
Small movement for big health gains [MUST-READ]
Oftentimes people simply don’t exercise because they aim too high. That recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity? It ends up intimidating most folks. But if you’re a regular reader, [...]
Ladies: Reignite the bedroom flame (Surprising!)
It’s really no secret… Problems in the bedroom are increasingly common for both men and women as they age. But today’s discussion goes out to the ladies… Because a new study reveals satisfying [...]
The “heavy” side effect of antidepressants
I see a lot of patients who are on antidepressants. Especially women. Of course, these drugs are prescribed for many reasons outside of treating depression… Including helping to control anxiety. [...]
Is your doctor brushing off THESE symptoms?
Tell me if this sounds familiar… You feel “off,” so you go to your doctor. He or she orders a lipid panel and a complete blood count. And when your results come back within normal ranges, your [...]
Anxiety SPIKES risk of common brain disorder?
Let’s talk about anxiety. It almost feels like the world has been in a collective funk… People are uncertain about what the future may hold in many ways. More patients of mine are complaining of [...]
A crunchy, salty, heart-saving SNACK?
Have you heard the saying: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, how about a handful of nuts? After all, research suggests dutifully reaching for nuts is the healthiest way to snack. Here’s [...]
Do you suffer from “reverse SAD”?
Today I want to discuss a condition I used to suffer from… Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For me, I would often feel down in the winter—when we face cool, dark days. But did you know that [...]
Are YOU 60 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke?
What I want to discuss today shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. So, lets get right to it… According to a recent study, those who have been obese for over 10 years are up to 60 percent more likely [...]