“THERE IS A BETTER PREDICTOR OF HEART DISEASE, but many doctors and patients aren’t talking about it.” That’s the headline I recently read in the Washington Post. Today, we explore cholesterol and... Read More
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Arnold’s Mature Gym Moves
I AM AT THE CROSSROADS WHERE AGE INTERSECTS AMBITION. Even the mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger finds himself in this place. Today’s essay explores pumping wisdom: Arnold’s mature gym moves. I am... Read More
25 Ways to Drop Cancer Risk
From walking to going to the dentist. Every day, I meet with patients who have cancer. Several years ago, I was feeling a little down about it. Don’t get me wrong:... Read More
Outsmarting Alzheimer’s
RESEARCHERS ARE TESTING IF FOUR LIFESTYLE CHANGES can slow, stop, or even reverse Alzheimer’s disease. This essay examines 4 potential quirky tweaks for outsmarting Alzheimer’s. Can what you eat, how much... Read More
Jingle to Low Cholesterol
DO YOU KNOW THAT “BAD” CHOLESTEROL LEVELS surge the most during the winter holidays? And don’t get me started about weight gain. I want to share how I avoid cholesterol... Read More
5 Top Health Stories
AS WE APPROACH YEAR’S END, I WANT TO REFLECT on the pieces my readers have preferred over the years. Today, I offer “5 Top Health Stories.” “I wanted a perfect... Read More