I've got a little story to tell you today. Several years ago, a friend was diagnosed with breast cancer and asked me to accompany her to an appointment where her doctor would explain the upcoming treatment. After the doctor outlined the surgery and chemotherapy plan, she asked if we had any questions. I asked, "Why do you think she developed breast cancer in the first place?" You should have seen the deer-in-the-headlights look I...

  I would venture to say that one of the most uncomfortable experiences for women is a visit to the gynecologist. I realize that men have their share of uncomfortable examinations too, but I think we women take the prize on that one. Unfortunately, the less-than-pleasant experience of a GYN exam causes many women to procrastinate or avoid appointments altogether. But that can come back to bite you, especially if there's an issue brewing that...

  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...