Allow me to let you in on a little secret… There’s a heart health metric that’s far more important than any cholesterol reading. It trumps high blood pressure, too! But if you only see [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Culinary secret livens up your taste buds
How many of you still buy into the misconception that eating healthy means choking down bland and bitter meals? While it’s true that green, leafy veggies and lean cuts of meat might not be as [...]
More than cuddles: Pets “pawsitively” boost health
On Tuesday, I introduced an enjoyable way for you to meet physical activity goals and slash your risk of heart disease… Walking a dog. So, today, let’s explore further health benefits of adding a [...]
The happiest way to keep heart disease at bay
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, it’s estimated that the disease steals someone’s life every 33 seconds. That’s why understanding—and addressing—cardiovascular [...]
Ancient technique offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients
It’s no secret that disease risk heightens with each passing year. Nor is it a secret that many of these age-related diseases are irreversible—with limited treatment options. Parkinson’s disease [...]
Have a fiesta this weekend (Taco night!)
I talk a lot about nutrition. And if you’ve followed me for a while, you know I hold this subject close to my heart. As many of you also know, cooking at home is a passion of mine. So, today, I [...]
Eat THIS to live longer?
Let’s continue our longevity discussion from Tuesday… We’ve talked about staying active and preventing falls. But today I’d like to look at another crucial aspect of living a longer, healthier [...]
The 15-minute habit that could save your life
“Use it or lose it.” This age-old adage rings especially true when it comes to muscle strength and mobility as we age. And today, I’d like to dive into a critical topic that affects millions of [...]
Real relief from IBS (No drugs required!)
This just in… Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were able to alleviate their symptoms by doing this one thing. And get this… It OUTPERFORMED pharmacological treatment. Here’s [...]
Add THIS promising brain booster to your grocery list
What you eat matters. You already know this. But in my ongoing quest to help you clean up your diet… Allow me to offer more insight into the power of whole foods. Because a popular produce pick [...]