Maybe most people don’t consider sugar to be a deadly toxin, but when it builds up in the blood, it contributes to the death of thousands of Americans every year. And now research shows that many of us – and especially people with diabetes – could be healthier and live [...]
From the remotest mountains to the deepest oceans. From Arctic snow to Antarctic glaciers. Whether it’s tap water or bottled, sardines or scallops, apples or carrots, table salt or tea bags, there’s no getting away from this modern-day pollutant. Ranging from invisible nanoparticles to half a centimeter in length, microplastics [...]
Over the years, many so-called “experts” have pooh-poohed the idea of eating organic food. They maintain that the nutrients in all foods are basically the same and that the small residues of pesticides and other additives in conventional food are pretty much harmless. But research is growing to show that, [...]
Frequent readers of this publication know that I’ve shared a myriad of research emphasizing the health dangers of insufficient sleep. Indeed, poor sleep increases a person’s risk of developing various medical woes, including obesity,1 diabetes,2 cancer and cardiovascular disease, just to name a few. Therefore, I wasn’t too surprised when [...]
Food allergies are no laughing matter. They can leave you with everything from hives and headaches to digestive upset and chronic inflammation. What’s more, if you suffer an extreme allergic reaction to something you’re eating, it can kill you. Frighteningly, the number of those deadly reactions is climbing. Researchers investigating [...]
It’s best known for the important role it plays before and during pregnancy to prevent birth defects. But folate, sometimes called folic acid or vitamin B9, is also essential for the health of the brain, so we don't want to be short of it at any time of life. While [...]
If you’re having a total knee replacement, there’s a good chance that your surgeon will prescribe powerful opioid medications to ease the pain and discomfort. This is concerning because their highly addictive nature and misuse has become a public health crisis. Fortunately, doctors are pointing to a natural solution from [...]
It’s not exactly news that folks who get plenty of physical activity are generally healthier. But did you know that it helps with sleep, too? Past research found that the more physical activity you get during the day, the better you'll sleep at night.1 This study focused on aerobic exercise, [...]
If you think skateboarding is just for teenagers, think again. Middle-aged people are taking it up for the first time or returning to it after a long absence. Not only is skateboarding good for you physically, but it offers many mental and emotional health rewards as well. Sociologist Dr. Paul [...]
Longtime readers of this publication know that we often espouse the proven health benefits of conversation and listening to music. But did you know that the simple act of silence can be equally beneficial? A growing body of research says our background music, podcast obsessed lifestyles are doing our health [...]
