The average U.S. woman uses 12 personal care products and/or cosmetics a day, containing 168 different chemicals, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). While most men use fewer products, they're still exposed to about 85 such chemicals daily. Teens, whose developing bodies are ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:June 3, 2016
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Lengthen your telomeres and lengthen your life
Do you ever wonder why some people are blessed with long lives compared to others? Without going into numerous philosophical, sociological and spiritual questions, there is a very interesting part of your body that provides insight into longevity. It’s called a telomere. Research suggests these ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 3, 2016
Beef up your bones with belly bugs!
You may have heard the report Good Morning America or Fox News. The British Medical Journal (BMJ) announced the results of a major study that made headline news. The headline was “Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 20, 2016
Being Far-Sighted About Nearsightedness
Question: Almost everyone in our family has worn glasses since childhood. My daughter is pregnant, and I have to wonder--is there any way to fight this family pattern? A.V., Lubbock, TX A: Dr. Wright: I'm always a little sad when I meet a small child wearing glasses ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 14, 2016
Could soda be causing your knee troubles?
I'm convinced that whoever writes the public statements for the American Beverage Association (ABA) should start a second career as a stand-up comedian. Sure the humor is unintentional, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't have them rolling in the aisles. A study presented at the American College of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 28, 2016
6 Steps To Real Weight Loss
I seem to get a steady stream of folks in my office who want to lose weight. For many of them, it's about how they look. And for most, they want the weight gone fast. Losing weight so that you look better is a legitimate goal. But the benefits of dropping a few pounds extend well ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 27, 2016
This bone disease kills more women than breast cancer
You may be shocked to learn that in the United States more women die from fracture of the femur than die of cancer of the breast, cervix and uterus COMBINED (it's a similar story in other developed countries). And here's why... A fracture of the femur is downright dangerous for an elderly man ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 24, 2016
The Pitfalls of Heartburn Medications
When acid reflux hits hard, it’s no joke. The chest pain can be intense and terrifying… you are not alone if heartburn has made you feel like having a heart attack. In addition to that frightening chest pain, many patients also report difficulty swallowing, sore throat, hoarse voice, coughing, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 25, 2016
Managing summertime heartburn
Summertime means picnics, barbecues, and celebrating the warm weather with friends and family! However, if you suffer from heartburn, barbecued meat and high-fat snack foods may trigger this uncomfortable condition. The exact cause and therefore the best treatments for heartburn and acid ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Diet Soda in New Health Scare
Let's face it: There's nothing "diet" about diet soda. It won't make you healthier and it won't even help you to lose weight -- and that's been proven. But the bad news doesn't end there. In fact, that's just the beginning. Diet soda has been linked to a host of frightening health risks, and a ... Read More ›
