It’s the FIRST question everyone has after the scare of a lifetime. “Now what?” You had a heart attack or stroke and lived to tell the tale. You should feel on top of the world because you beat the odds, right? But the truth is, you’re terrified. And once you’re back home on your own again, ... Read More ›

I have a little confession to make. I’m a bit behind schedule writing to you today.  But I have a good reason for it… I promise. I stopped to make myself a pot of my favorite healing elixir first. That’s coffee, of course. You see, I simply couldn’t resist after having read the latest research ... Read More ›

Diabetes and heart disease seem to go together. Like two moldy peas in a rotten pod. And while there are a few reasons for this dreadful duo, researchers just stumbled onto a BIG, hidden-in-plain-sight trigger that we’ve been overlooking all along. It turns out it’s not just being diabetic ... Read More ›

Looks like mainstream medicine may be on the verge of a MAJOR about-face on a core issue. It's one that impacts millions of Americans. And it's ALSO one I've been ranting about here in Healthier Talk for years. It turns out that saturated fats may not exactly be the heart-harming villains ... Read More ›

You don’t have to catch the coronavirus to experience pandemic-linked health problems. The past 10 months have led to a SURGE in bad habits as people turn to unhealthy behavior to cope with pandemic stress and lockdown boredom. And it's not just too much "chips and Netflix" that's the problem. ... Read More ›

Do you have high blood pressure? Or are you in danger of developing it? If so, your doctor has likely "prescribed" walking to help keep your numbers in check. There’s no doubt about it, a regular brisk walk CAN deliver all kinds of health benefits. And that includes helping to coax cranky blood ... Read More ›

Picture this. You stroll into your next doctor’s appointment. You exchange the normal pleasant chit chat, and then he turns to his computer and gets down to business. He pulls up your latest blood test results to see how that cholesterol he’s been nagging you about is doing. And that’s when your ... Read More ›

The other day the phone rang right in the middle of a scary TV show, and I swear I practically jumped right out of my slippers. My heart was RACING! But as unexpected as it was, believe it or not, that shock was also a good mini health test. Because how fast your heart rate returns to normal ... Read More ›