Researchers from the University of Bath and King’s College London recently made a shocking discovery. A common ingredient in the typical Western diet could turn out to be the culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease. We already knew that diabetics have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, but now ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:March 15, 2017
UPDATED:June 23, 2016
Don’t fall for the low-fat milk lie
Raise your hand if you have a container of low-fat milk in your refrigerator right now. Yes, one percent, two percent and skim milk all count. If you had your hand up, do us a favor. Step away from the computer, head straight to the fridge and pour that swill down the drain. We’ll be here when ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 14, 2016
Ugly little fruit supercharges metabolism & targets belly fat
As you approach and pass 40 hormonal changes can cause your metabolism to slow down to what can feel like a crawl. That means even if you follow a healthy diet and you exercise it might not be enough to keep your weight from creeping up. And if you’re like a lot of us and you don’t always get ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 1, 2016
Top 8 natural remedies to beat blood sugar problems
Regardless of whether you’re simply concerned about blood sugar because of a family history, already seeing elevated blood sugar levels (insulin resistant or pre-diabetic) or you’ve already received a type 2 diabetes diagnosis controlling your blood sugar starts with two things: A healthy low ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 20, 2016
Eat MORE fat to protect your heart and brain
If you’re completely confused about fats you’re far from alone. The messages about them are constantly shifting, and frankly it’s been hard to keep up. But there might finally be a light at the end of the tunnel. For a long time the message coming out of the halls of conventional medicine was ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 12, 2016
Ditch the fad diets and lose the fat FOREVER!
I wonder what this year’s new crop of ridiculous, and dangerous, fad diets will bring. Perhaps it’s the Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Diet? Or the Cotton Candy Diet? If you’ve already run across one of these crazy fads this year please share it in the comments below to amuse (and warn) all ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 8, 2016
4 surprising causes (& cures) of brain fog
Do you have trouble concentrating from time to time? Or do you find you occasionally have a hard time thinking clearly or even relaxing your mind? Brain fog can get the best of any of us, but what could be causing your brain to feel sluggish—and your thinking to sometimes get mushy—might surprise ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 4, 2017
Top 5 weight loss products of 2016
Happy New Year! You’ve made it through another holiday season. Unfortunately if you’re like many of us you’ve brought along a few extra “friends” with you into 2016. But if that’s the case remember... you’re far from alone. Putting on a few extra pounds over the holidays is all ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
How blood sugar affects your breathing
When you think of diabetes, either type 1 or 2, the possibility of complications with your eyes, heart and kidneys probably come to mind. But no one ever gives a thought to their lungs being affected by blood sugar abnormalities. However the unfortunate truth is, unstable blood sugar can do a number ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 9, 2016
Q&A: 8 tips to reverse “Skinny-Fat Syndrome”
Dear Dr. Hyman, “If I’m not overweight, do I need to become concerned about obesity and other health issues? Even though I drink soda and eat whatever I want, I don’t gain weight. Should I be worried?” Answer: The short answer is yes, and here’s why. One study published in ... Read More ›
