Barbecuing is one of the true joys of summertime. Who hasn’t enjoyed good company, perfect weather and good food made over hot coals or a gas fire – at home, in a park, on a beach or a campsite? According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, more than 80% of all U.S. households own … Read more
One of the great and common mistakes in medicine is to adopt the view that health is a virtue, implying that being ill is a vice. I have seen far too many bad medical things happen to the best of people to sanction any such nonsense. There is no place in genuine care for an … Read more
A wide array of health problems, including but not limited to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, periodontal disease, stroke, and heart disease all have inflammation as a part of the disease. The majority of inflammatory diseases start in your gut. Chronic inflammation in your gut can disrupt the normal functioning of many bodily systems. … Read more
This age old saying about the apple has never rung with greater promise and authority than it does today. As in the modern era, doctors bring with them a battery of tests, drugs, and interventions, all of which carry unintended, adverse health risks that often outweigh their purported benefits, and are therefore best avoided whenever possible. Also, … Read more
If you keep up with the latest health news, you probably can’t help noticing that omega-3 fatty acids are the nutrient everyone seems to be talking about. Evidence is piling up that these healthy fats, which are particularly abundant in fish, are good for your heart, your mind, and, well, just about every system in … Read more
Almost all North American men will develop prostate cancer if they live long enough. Autopsy studies find it in 80 percent of men in their 70s, according to the International Journal of Cancer. Today, nearly 2.5 million men in the U.S. are living with a diagnosis of this type of cancer, but thankfully, only a … Read more
Our health is our number one priority, because without good health we cannot do anything in life as easily nor as successfully. You cannot be your best self when your own health is holding you back, which is why lifestyle changes that not only improve your overall health but cost you less money, are the … Read more
Older adults appear more easily distracted by irrelevant information than younger people when they experience stress or powerful emotions — and a specific network in the brain recently identified as the epicenter for Alzheimer’s and dementia may be to blame. A USC-led study finds that seniors’ attention shortfall is associated with the locus coeruleus, a … Read more
The benefits of daily coffee consumption In today’s world, with an everyday variety of tests and vitality, practically everyone loves to relax by drinking a cup of fragrant coffee. Most people drink it in the morning, in order to feel energetic and cheerful throughout the day. Scientists have shown that the consumption of it in … Read more
Vitamin B12 is required for important biological functions like red blood cell production, nervous system function, and DNA synthesis. Deficiency in B12 can cause a variety of problems including Alzheimer’s, anemia, depression, confusion, fatigue, digestive issues, and nerve damage. Vitamin B12 is scarce in plant-based diets, and is a common deficiency, especially in the elderly. … Read more