You and I should aim for a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. You know the rest of the drill: Low-fat dairy, poultry, fish, legumes, nuts, and non-tropical vegetable oils. Watch the sweets, red meat, and those beverages that are chock full of sugar. Go here to get help with healthy eating. For me, the DASH diet is an evidence-based diet approach.... Read More
Manuka Honey: 3 Health Benefits, Backed by Science
Health Benefits of Manuka Honey. September is National Honey Month — a shout-out to the bees! Honey is chock full of enzymes, minerals, and antioxidants. But what about the increasingly... Read More
How I Keep My Brain Ridiculously Fit
But wait, there’s more: The antidepressant effects associated with exercise are linked to a drop in stress hormones such as cortisol. Swedish researchers have shown this to be associated with more cell growth in the hippocampus, the brain area responsible for memory and learning.... Read More
Three Surprising Benefits of Walking
This meta-analysis sought to understand the dose-response relationship between walking and coronary heart disease risk reduction for both men and women in the general population. Here’s the takeaway message for you: minutes very day, five days a week can reduce your risk for coronary heart disease by about one-fifth.... Read More
A Covid-19 Pandemic Surprise: We Wiped Out the Flu
A Covid-19 pandemic surprise: We wiped out the flu. Wearing a mask because of the COVID-19 pandemic can be inconvenient and unpleasant at worst. But an underappreciated benefit to wearing... Read More
Detecting Cancer: Dogs, Electronic Noses, and More
Detecting Cancer: Dogs, Electronic Noses, and More OVARIAN AND PANCREAS CANCERS are challenging to diagnose early. In this context, I am delighted to bring you good news: An electronic, odor-based nose appears... Read More
Reduce Your Cancer Risk Through Lifestyle
Vitamin D. Did you know that low levels of this sunshine vitamin are associated with cancer? The vitamin D link with cancer is most consistent for colorectal cancer. Those with blood levels of vitamin D above 30 ng/ ml (what many experts consider to be the minimum acceptable level) have approximately half the risk of developing colon or rectal cancer, as do those with levels below 15 ng/ml.... Read More
Menopause and Women’s Health
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not protect against dementia or cognitive decline but substantially increases the risk of dementia of any cause and cognitive decline.... Read More