Wellness
Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods
Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function. When you read articles in Alzheimer’s disease journals about eating
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: One Audiologist’s Perspective
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are now available for purchase by consumers over the age of 18. This introduction in the hearing aid industry has been
Which Diet Works Even Better the Longer You Do It?
The most well-published community-based lifestyle intervention in the medical literature is also one of the most effective. CHIP, the Complete Health Improvement Program—now known as
A New Way To Think About The Lifespan
For as long as any of us can remember, our chronological age has been front and center in our lives. It started with birthday parties
Transforming Experiences of Uncertainty
I have had interesting, increasingly frequent interactions about what may be perceived as a prevalent feeling of uncertainty in recent times. This theme is also
15 Ways Technology Is Shaping Our Healthcare’s Future
One of the best things about modern advances is the role that technology is playing in our day-to-day lives and the ways it is improving
What to Eat to Help with Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever)
What did a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of a food that costs pennies a day for ragweed allergy sufferers find? A “great deal is asked of our
The Benefits of Water Activities in Retirement
Water plays a vital role in our health and wellbeing. We all know that drinking water regularly is critical for keeping our bodies hydrated, but
Rest…It’s More Than Just Doing Nothing
As we focus on this challenge to be active every day it is important to realize that rest is more than about doing nothing. It
Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Healthiest of Healthy Foods
In my book How Not to Die, I center my recommendations around a Daily Dozen checklist of everything I try to fit into my daily routine. In my book How Not
The Effect of Avocados on Small, Dense, LDL Cholesterol
What are the effects of oatmeal, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and avocados on LDL cholesterol size? When a headline reads “Avocados could improve your cholesterol—and more,” the article and others like it
Resilience
For most people the coronavirus pandemic announced around a year ago came as a surprise. Personally it was a challenge to suddenly discover that some
Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Healthiest of Healthy Foods
In my book How Not to Die, I center my recommendations around a Daily Dozen checklist of everything I try to fit into my daily routine. In my book How Not
How Much Vitamin C Should You Get Every Day?
“For many years, the RDA [recommended daily allowance] for all vitamins were based on preventing deficiency, with a margin of safety,” but the miniscule amount of vitamin
Stress Management: Rejuvenate the Mind, Body, and Soul
Last week, we determined that stress wreaks havoc on our health. Now it’s time to start at square one: Identifying your stress triggers. What symptoms of stress
Why You Should Care About Nutrition
Most deaths in the United States are preventable and related to nutrition. Read Dr. Greger’s Best Selling book: How Not To Die. Click the book for purchase
How Far Can You Go?
Our bodies are designed to MOVE! Our bodies are built with form and function in mind. We have powerful legs to propel us forward and
Why a Resource Like NutritionFacts.org is So Necessary
In a study of the dietary advice given by newspapers in the United Kingdom, “no credible scientific basis” was found for most claims. Indeed, “[m]isreporting of dietary
Why Mental Health Matters
If you broke your ankle, you wouldn’t hesitate to seek out an orthopedic surgeon. If you had a fever, a visit to your PCP would
The Power of Perspective
Ellen Langer challenges the idea that the limits we put on ourselves, as we age, are real. Opening our minds to what’s possible, instead of
Food as Medicine: Preventing & Treating the Most Dreaded Diseases with Diet
Dr. Michael Greger has scoured the world’s scholarly literature on clinical nutrition and developed this new presentation based on the latest in cutting edge research
Nourish Your Body to Live Longer
With so many ways to manage your health, sometimes adopting a “healthy lifestyle” can seem overwhelming. If there’s one change you have time to make,
How to Live Smarter
Let’s face it, life is stressful! Unfortunately, chronic stress makes us fat! Stress is a common theme that often causes women to overlook the importance
Finding Meaning in the Morning
Finding our life’s purpose can feel “just out of reach.” A “maybe someday” idea that we hope to fulfill in the future. But, what if
Musical Moments
August 25th, 2018, marked the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein. To me, he was a miraculous comet that traveled this universe and gave untold pleasure
The Best Dried Fruit for Osteoporosis
Image Credit: David Pacey / Flickr. This image has been modified. “We are in an epidemic of osteoporosis. There can be no doubt about that.” Ten
Are You Seeing the Big Picture?
THRIVE-ing is about living the life you have envisioned. Are you seeing the big picture? Are you THRIVE-ing now? If not, what are some of
Thoughts on Aging from The Maestro
I have thoughts on aging that I would like to share with you. Having reached the age of 84 this July, I believe I have
The Working Worried
Many of us, today, are working and worried. Gone are the days when having a job meant “doing your job.” We are feeling anxious and
The Okinawa Diet: Living to 100
What would happen if you centered your diet around vegetables, the most nutrient-dense food group? Read Dr. Greger’s Best Selling book: How Not To Die. Click the
5 Technologies Shaking Up Healthcare in 2020
Ever since the dawn of healthcare, physicians have been seeking more effective and efficient ways of curing ailments. Therefore, the use of emerging technologies in
A Sound Workout for Mind, Body, and Soul.
Ever since I was a young boy, I have been passionate about music. This passion led me to be a graduate of the Juilliard School
Build a Better Brain Today!
Are you THRIVE-ing? I hope so! In the last two weeks I’ve introduced to you my 4 step plan for building a better Body, Brain
How Much Should You Exercise?
Physical fitness authorities seem to have fallen into the same trap as the nutrition authorities, recommending what they think may be achievable, rather than simply
Why Fizikaflex?
The year I started Fizika Group, my mother was dying of complications related to vascular dementia. She was having mini strokes which eroded her pre-frontal
What Does It Mean To Live In An Age-friendly Town?
Age-friendly towns are places that provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to remain intellectually and physically active, socially connected, and engaged with
Boost Energy and Build New Strength
Contrary to popular belief, we’ve already found the secret to youth. While it’s not broadcast on TV or trending on social media, the answer is
The Best Diet for the Inflammation of Aging
One of the most recognized consequences of aging is a decline in immune function, illustrated by vulnerability to dying from the flu and poor response
Your Just Rewards
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” –Vincent Van Gogh In the past few months, you
The Foods to Avoid to Lower Stroke Risk
“Stroke remains one of the most devastating of all neurological diseases,” killing about 5 million people a year worldwide, and is “the leading cause of permanent disability
Congratulations! You’re Retired…..Now What?
We all think life will be better and easier after retirement. To a degree, that assumption is correct. Creating financial independence means you are no
Takeaways from My Webinar on COVID-19
On December 30, 2019, Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital in the Hubei province of China, messaged his fellow physicians, alerting them
A Time for Opportunities Anew
In the midst of the extraordinary circumstances and uncertainty we are facing in today’s world I would like to share some potential resources that may
Top Preventive Medicine Doctor on How to Avoid Getting Sick
By Dean Ornish, M.D., clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco and founder of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute. For more
Pandemics: History and Prevention
How to treat the cause by preventing the emergence of pandemic viruses in the first place (a video I recorded more than a decade ago
Four Tips to Practice Good Mental Hygiene During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Just a few days ago my son’s college, the University of Washington, announced it would be cancelling all in-person classes and finals to help contain
The Risks and Benefits of Taking Low-Dose Aspirin
Salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, has been used for thousands of years as an anti-inflammatory painkiller in the form of willow tree bark extract, which
Dark Chocolate and Artery Function
What do studies not funded by the chocolate industry show about the effect of cocoa on arterial health? DOCTOR’S NOTE Here are links to the videos
We Are Meant To Move
What happens when we move? Well, for one thing, our brains are healthier when we move. Exercise reduces inflammation in our bodies and stimulates the
The HEART of the Matter
The True and False of Saving Yourself From A Heart Attack Something is killing women in this country at an alarming rate! It is not
Moving to Music with Conductorcise
A Sound Workout for Mind, Body, and Soul. Ever since I was a young boy, I have been passionate about music. This passion led me
What Will You Be Doing 5 Years From Now?
When you picture yourself five years from now, what will you be doing? Maybe it will be traveling somewhere new where you’ll be walking and
What Does a Vision of Thriving Look Like to You?
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.” -Franklin D.
The Future Is Bright
Today is the day that we start to crank it up a notch! You are committed at this point, so now you are ready for
A Sound Workout for Mind, Body, and Soul
Ever since I was a young boy, I have been passionate about music. This passion led me to be a graduate of the Juilliard School
You and Your Dog – Active Together
Walking the dog helps your dog stay healthy, but it can be good for your health, too, especially if you pick up the pace a
Will Empty Spaces Effect Your Aging?
I was working with a client not long ago who afforded me one of those “epiphany” moments. We were diligently rearranging her kitchen because she
Slowing Down The Clock
“What’s going on here?” Ronald Glass, a forty year-old businessman who weighs the same as he did in college, is understandably irritated as he tries on a new pair
Sleep and Memory
Dr. Winningham’s post features excerpts of Chapter 9, “Sleep and Memory” from his book,”Train Your Brain: How to Maximize Memory and Ability in Older Adulthood” Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. Insomnia
Q & A with Bill Gifford, Author of “Spring Chicken, Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying)”
What inspired you to write about aging and the research surrounding it? I started thinking about the subject as I entered my 40s and realized
Projects That Research Aging Focus On The Same-old, Same-old
The more tech is commercialized, the more researchers ignore it. It’s so interesting and fun to read about research that is going to help seniors,
Oh, To Be Young Again…Not
Oh, to be young again…Really? Recently, a friend sent me letters I had written to her during our first year in college. In one letter,
Inflammation and Ice
Let’s examine the claim that ice reduces inflammation. This is a critical point for everyone to understand – so much so that I have dedicated
Graceful Aging
Good design helps us age gracefully. I use drug store reading glasses when the light is low, the type is small or the print to
Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease
Is Diabetes linked to Alzheimer’s disease? The number of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes are both increasing in the United States (US). Currently,
5 Healthy Snacks You Are Having Too Much Of
Healthy dieting doesn’t just mean healthy choices. It means having those healthy choices in healthy serving sizes. In the last few years, healthy snacking has
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