Not all bacteria are bad. In fact, many are essential to good health. And they thrive in our all-important gut microbiome. That’s why supporting your gut’s health is vital… because when your [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
Can this special HELMET beat back dementia?
I love when I get to learn along with you. Case in point: There’s a new, futuristic, memory-saving technique on the horizon. It’s one that uses a special helmet that delivers near-infrared [...]
A common-sense alternative to addictive anxiety meds
After yesterday’s discussion on moving your body for powerful stress relief—let’s talk about one more simple solution to help keep you calm through the holiday season and beyond. Only this time, [...]
The single best way to keep holiday anxiety at bay
The holidays are here again—yet the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cast a shadow over usual traditions. And rather than tidings of comfort and joy, some of us are just feeling anxious. [...]
Diabetes and drive-throughs: A deadly association
After yesterday’s rant about sodium—and how too many Americans enjoy packaged, processed, convenience foods—let’s discuss another harrowing statistic behind this “bad habit”… [...]
Sodium intake: How low should you go?
Occasionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gets something (half) right… Case in point: They recently issued voluntary short-term sodium reduction targets to chain restaurants and [...]
History reveals the truest form of the Mediterranean diet (it’s healthier)
I truly believe in the “we are what we eat” philosophy—thanks especially to my grandmother. Of course, I generally tend to look at this from a more metabolic point of view. But a new study [...]
Enjoy a guilt-free Thanksgiving (follow this guide)
The best time of the year is upon us again. The holidays mean time for family, festivities… and food. Lots of it. But before you break out another pair of stretchy pants and mindlessly give in [...]
Feeling lonely this holiday season? This can help
Thanksgiving is just two days away—and it marks the beginning of a new season of gatherings. Of course, many of us are looking forward to reuniting with our family and friends after last year’s [...]
Social isolation hijacks your brainpower
As this pandemic drags on, I find myself worrying a lot about people’s mental health. After all, there’s a reason why we punish people by putting them into solitary confinement: Too little [...]