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Fruit Juice Threatens Health

Fruit Juice Threatens Health

I travel quite a bit for conferences and meetings and this often means that I have breakfast in hotels. And two things I frequently observe continue to be head scratchers. First, why do the menus still featu…
Review – Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine

Review – Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine

Over the last couple of years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve on several scientific advisory boards with my colleague and friend, Dr. Robert Lustig. He’s certainly well known in the metabolism community, …
Deep Sleep Nurtures the Brain

Deep Sleep Nurtures the Brain

In this post, my aim is to explore the intricate and important relationships between sleep and brain health, with a specific focus on deep sleep and its role in enhancing the function of the brain’s glymphat…
Fast Food is Contaminated

Fast Food is Contaminated

For years I have been warning about the health threats associated with consuming ever-popular fast foods. Fast food consumption in America is a significant aspect of the country’s food culture, reflecting a …
Why You Should Know Your HRV

Why You Should Know Your HRV

I’ve been mentioning heart rate variability a lot lately, especially on podcasts, in the context of it being an important health metric. So, I think it’s a good idea to take a closer look in terms of what th…
Why Knowing Your BMI is a Waste of Time

Why Knowing Your BMI is a Waste of Time

Introduction Not a day goes by that I don’t see yet another scientific paper using body mass index (BMI) as an indicator of metabolic health. BMI is a widely recognized and employed metric for assessing the…
10 Fascinating Facts About Parkinson’s Disease You Probably Didn’t Know

10 Fascinating Facts About Parkinson’s Disease You Probably Didn’t Know

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is widely recognized for causing tremors, muscle stiffness, and balance issues. Yet, there’s so much more to this neurological condition than meets the eye. Let’s explore these ten l…
The Intriguing Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease

The Intriguing Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease

For years, the medical community has viewed Parkinson’s Disease (PD) primarily as a neurological disorder, defined by its hallmark motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and postural instability. However,…
The Health Benefits of Creatine Supplementation

The Health Benefits of Creatine Supplementation

Should you take a creatine supplement? This is a frequent question I get asked when I lecture, as well as on various online forums. Ultimately, I think it makes a lot of sense for most people, and here’s why…
Why Bring Olive Oil to the Restaurant?

Why Bring Olive Oil to the Restaurant?

I’ve been blogging and speaking about the health benefits of olive oil for quite some time, and with good reason. Olive oil, which is pretty much a staple in kitchens around the world, is not just celebrated…