Category Archives: General Health

Have you completed your recommended 30 minutes of brisk walking today? Regular exercise is a common theme when it comes to protecting your health as you age. It is beneficial in many ways and supports day-to-day brain function. It turns out, getting that heart rate going boosts your brainpower, improving your overall memory and ability ...click here to read more

Whether they are smokers, drinkers or over-eaters, millions of lives could be saved with a few simple lifestyle changes. In fact, at least 37 million deaths could be prevented by 2025 by the reduction of six common risk factors, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO sets targets each year to reduce premature deaths ...click here to read more

Forget what you thought you knew about cleaning your ears! Research has refuted the common belief that you should poke and dig out the wax and debris. Cottons swabs – or pens, pencils, paper clips, bobby pins, etc. – should not be used to clean your ears. Yes, you’ve read that correctly, these devices can ...click here to read more

Warning: You might replace your toothbrush after reading this. Smart move! You use your toothbrush to clean your teeth, but have you ever considered it might not be so pristine? As it turns out, that toothbrush can have some really nasty things hiding in the bristles (that you take for granted as healthy tools of ...click here to read more

How much sugar or sweetener did you add to your tea or coffee this morning? No matter what your preferred style of sweetening up your morning beverage, a newcomer to the market could eliminate the need for either. A new “sweetness enhancer” has been produced by San Diego-based Senomyx and exclusively licensed by PepsiCo Inc. ...click here to read more

With new strains of viruses popping up every day, the first go-to fast and easy solution has tended to be antibiotics. However, with overuse, resistance to these drugs has become a real problem. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned in its April report that common infections may soon become killers unless we take ...click here to read more

I’m never ravenous in the morning, and the same goes for many of you, I’m sure. But I always have something solid. Fresh fruit, whole grain toast with almond butter or oatmeal with some nuts and berries. Through the night, your body has been running on empty and you need to refuel! Now there’s new ...click here to read more

“Not tonight, honey. I have a headache.” If you’ve ever said those words, odds are you’re female. And you’re certainly not alone. For many couples, life under the sheets isn’t always ideal, no matter how hard you try to make it all work. New research shows that pain makes a difference for the sex drive ...click here to read more

I had lunch with a friend the other day and the guy had a coughing fit right at the table. Not good, and it turned me off my Cobb salad– and I hate to leave a good Cobb salad unfinished! But here’s why… Whenever you’re under the weather and can’t suppress the pressure wave that ...click here to read more

I’m not the most high-tech person when it comes to carrying around a smartphone or iPad as if it was a life-support system (like some young people I know). But I do recognize the value of staying connected with friends, family and others, and using technology to your advantage. It turns out, whether you’re checking ...click here to read more

When you head out to your local grocery store, you’re likely enticed by labels on boxes saying, “All Natural” and “Nothing Artificial.” Who wants fake food? As a consumer, these claims make you feel good that you are purchasing wholesome food for you and your family – food that’s good for you. Right? Turns out ...click here to read more

Trouble in the bedroom? It’s more common than you think. As a doctor, I find once patients open up about their sex life, they have so many questions and concerns. All sorts of factors play into sexual drive and performance, but here’s something you may not have considered: Kegel exercises. Not just for women, but ...click here to read more

Americans just keep getting fatter, it’s true, but did you know that sleep deprivation could play a role in tipping the scales? Studies have connected sleep, eating and weight in adults and older children. Now new research published in the International Journal of Obesity has found that the same may hold true for younger children ...click here to read more

The next time you crave some salt on your potatoes (or those fresh garden tomatoes), live a little! Grab that salt shaker for a quick sprinkling. Recommended levels of sodium are now considered lower than what’s necessary, and the lower amounts are even linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sodium Guidelines Too Restrictive ...click here to read more