If you're “not exactly a spring chicken” like me, you might remember a '60s TV show called The Beverly Hillbillies. It was a comedy about the Clampetts, a poor family from the Ozarks who moved to Beverly Hills after striking oil on their land. The characters were hilarious and made for some very funny storylines. One of the most memorable was the Clampetts' nephew, Jethro Bodine, who had an ENORMOUS appetite and was always...

It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about the fact that stores are already displaying Christmas merchandise and Halloween hasn’t even arrived yet. I’m talking about cold and flu season! Most people know that the fall and winter months tend to bring an increase in colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. But the reasons behind this seasonal surge may not be exactly what you think. Cooler temperatures, spending more time indoors, and...

Currently, approximately 3 out of 4 U.S. adults have at least one chronic condition, including conditions such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. And more than half of us have two or more chronic conditions! That's nothing to brag about, my friend. Our food and healthcare systems play a significant role in this picture. Many of the highly processed products lining grocery store shelves bear little resemblance to the...

  My daughter Danielle and I were up in northern Pennsylvania this past weekend attending a family wedding, and it quickly became abundantly clear to us that as former Upstate New York and now Florida residents, our bodies were no longer used to dreary skies, chilly temperatures, all-day rain and biting wind. We were downright FREEZING! Not only does cold weather make many people want to hibernate until spring, but it can also increase your...

  October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and everywhere you look, pink ribbons serve as reminders of the millions of women and families affected by breast cancer. Over the last several decades, billions of dollars have been raised and invested in breast cancer research, screening, and treatment. Progress has been made in some areas—yet breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women. So perhaps it's time to broaden the conversation....