Yesterday, we talked about how dietary interventions can promote healthier aging. So, today, let’s expand on one of those health benefits. Because a new study found that a ketogenic approach to [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
“You are what you eat”: Why it’s TRUE
In my first book, Feed Your Kids Well, I wanted to emphasize how food preferences are established at a young age. Because often, parents don’t realize that the dietary choices they provide to [...]
Build better bones (easy and delicious)
Many older folks worry about their joints and bones as they age. I mean, all of that aching… creaking… and fragility can really put a damper on your mobility. And I suspect many of you have [...]
Diet cola could HIJACK your mood
Something must be afoot. I mean, there have been way too many articles slamming artificial sweeteners in the news lately. Now, don’t get me wrong. This is music to my ears. But there has to be a [...]
Powerful PLANT combats COVID?
It’s been a while since I talked about COVID-19. But rest assured, we are not yet out of the woods. See, even though we’ve been dealing with the virus for about three years now, we’re still [...]
The simplest anti-aging solution?
As our population ages, the hunt is ON to slow the aging process. And some spectacular progress is being made. To give you an example of the enormity of the topic, approximately 300,000 articles [...]
Aspirin: Good or bad?
Aspirin’s benefits have been long debated. And it has always been my contention that, if it were up for approval as a new drug today, its application would be denied. Of course, my biggest issue [...]
Cosmetics are TOXIC (beware!)
I often warn about how deadly personal care products are—everything from toothpaste and dental floss, to shampoo and detergents, and much more. But I hardly write about a category of products [...]
Seniors: YOGA might keep you upright!
I’m always on a quest to get you moving. And yes, I encourage you to find something that you find enjoyable. Well, perhaps you can add yoga to that list. I’ve previously reported on the different [...]
MORE health risks tied to artificial sweeteners
I have never been a big fan of artificial sweeteners. And that includes the “latest-and-greatest” sugar alcohols. I don’t like the marketing power behind them… the gastrointestinal side effects [...]