When you exercise, nobody accuses you of “indulging” in a workout, as if you’re treating yourself to a forbidden pleasure. Same with eating wholesome food or taking high-quality supplements. You’re not indulging, you’re maintaining good health. But napping? No. Nobody wants to get “caught” napping. But it’s time to rethink napping’s negative connotation. Because the […]
By now, we’ve gotten so attuned to astronomical drug pricing, we barely blink when we hear about a drug that costs hundreds of dollars. But I admit I was taken aback when I heard about Vosevi, a new hepatitis C drug, just approved by the FDA. The price for a 12-week round of treatment: $74,760. […]
Everyone knows what it’s like to feel “burned out.” We use that term casually to describe the feeling of fatigue that goes beyond exhaustion. But there’s a basic truth to that simple term. When you’ve pushed and pushed for so long that you almost feel like you can’t go on, that’s a tipoff that your […]
Here’s one sure way to lose weight. Remove three-quarters of your stomach, commit to a strict low-calorie diet, and take several supplements every day. Done! You’ll lose weight, guaranteed. Well…almost guaranteed. As so many people who have had weight-loss surgery know, it’s a simple matter on paper. But living the reality is a day-to-day challenge […]
The average person who pops a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for occasional joint pain is probably not aware that they’re putting themselves at risk. Now, it’s true the risk is small…unless the pain becomes frequent and leads to regular NSAID use. In no time, this habitual use can land you square in the danger zone. […]
If you’re having trouble sleeping, the cause might be something you’d never suspect: You may not be getting enough sodium. In recent years, research has revealed what doctors should have known all along — that sodium is not just something that perks up the flavor of food. Our bodies also require sodium for healthy function. […]
When I was a young boy my dad flicked a nearly finished cigarette into the backyard and went into the house. Nobody around, I saw my opening. I snatched up the cigarette, ducked behind a fence, and took a drag. I look back at the experience as one of the happiest moments of my life, […]
We all have that moment in our lives when it dawns on us that we’re not getting any younger. This realization usually arrives with some sort of health challenge. And once we cross that line, the potential dangers of aging aren’t so remote anymore. Type 2 diabetes is one of those dangers that looms large […]
It’s hard to believe we’re just weeks away from September. Before you know it we’ll be bracing for flu season. And that can only mean one thing: Flu shot sales season is starting to kick into high gear. As I recently mentioned, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in July that last […]
If there are any cases of thyroid cancer in your family tree, you have a higher risk of developing this type of cancer. But in recent years, two new concerns about thyroid cancer have surfaced in the mainstream. And both of these concerns could push your risk even higher. The good news is, with forewarning […]