I never watch TV (aside from football games), but after getting a taste of a morning news program while waiting to have blood drawn recently, I decided to conduct a little experiment and forced myself to watch an hour of mainstream television. All I can say is I was nauseated—and I couldn't even make it a full hour. Because in the span of just 45 minutes, I counted 10 prescription drug commercials. Ten. Although...

  Although heart disease and cancer continue to rank as America's two leading causes of death, another condition is rapidly becoming one of the greatest threats to both longevity and quality of life. Diabetes. I remember when I was growing up in the 1960s and 70s, diabetes was relatively uncommon. Once the 1980s arrived, however, things began changing dramatically. Diabetes prevalence quadrupled between 1980 and 2020, and the numbers continue to climb. So what happened?...

  I recently had an appointment with my personal physician and after reviewing my exam and lab results, his advice to me was brief and simple: "Keep doing what you're doing!" I've got to admit, I'm proud to say that I'm in my 60s, take no medications (only natural hormones), easily maintain my weight, have boatloads of energy, and can still run, strength train and do full-contact martial arts sparring...and I have no intention of...

  According to Harvard Health Publishing, osteoporosis currently affects approximately 10 million Americans. Women are far more susceptible than men. Of those 10 million cases, about 80 percent occur in women and 20 percent in men. In addition, another 43 million Americans have low bone mass (osteopenia), meaning there is a strong possibility they could eventually develop osteoporosis. What’s especially alarming is that these 53 million Americans represent roughly 43 percent of all adults age...

  A dentist's appointment this morning got me thinking about a dental concern that affects millions of people—often without them even realizing it. And the consequences can extend far beyond your teeth and gums. I'm talking about amalgam fillings. You may know them as "silver fillings." For more than 150 years, they've been one of the most common ways to restore cavities. But a long history of use does not automatically mean something is safe....