Forest bathing is a term from Japan since the 1980s to describe a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku by spending time in forests, green spaces, and by bodies of…
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Few dietary trends are hotter than “intermittent fasting” or skipping meals and eating in restricted time windows on a regular basis. This is more properly called “time restricted eating” and…
Physical activity and exercise training are associated with a lower risk for coronary events. Puzzling for sure is that prior studies of middle-aged and older male athletes revealed increased coronary…
The loss of memory begins as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and can lead to early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and causes great fear and disability in many people. Strategies to halt…
Are Grains Healthy? Grains can be delicous. A toasted piece of whole grain bread with a thin coating of avocado spread is a favorite for many. Are whole grains a…
Introduction Walnuts are the only tree nut that is an excellent source of the plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (2.5 grams/oz.), which research shows may play a role in heart health,…
The central piece of all diets promoting health unite at a large amount of plants, whether fruits, vegetables. Even the USDA food plate and the better version from the Harvard…
Whether it’s lead, mercury, PFAS, BPA, DDT, glyphosate or other toxins that are in the news, you can run but you cannot hide from the challenges to health that the…
I spent at least half of my time this week in my preventive cardiology clinic answering one of two questions from patients across the country. The first question is:…
It shouldn’t be surprising that what you eat matters greatly in terms of your health. It may matter the most when you are healing from an illness. This Baconator Cheeseburger…
