Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Drop This Habit to SLASH Dementia Risk
There’s a reason dementia is so terrifying to think about. It’s because, more often than not, folks are blindsided by a diagnosis. It feels like the condition hits out of nowhere and that you have no control. But a groundbreaking study that gathered data from 14 European countries may have just given us the gift...
"Mediterranean Miracle" Fights Obesity and Diabetes
Obesity and diabetes rates continue to soar, but researchers may have discovered a solution to help with both in the most unlikely place. Research reveals that a staple of Mediterranean cuisine could be the key to naturally losing weight and improving blood sugar control. A groundbreaking study using this extraordinary extract has yielded some astonishing...
Get Fit (Feel Fabulous!) with “Exercise Snacking”
By now, we ALL know the drill—exercise is vital for healthy aging. If we want to stick around and have any quality of life, we have to “move it or lose it” daily. But knowing and doing are two entirely different things when there are always so many things competing for our attention. Finding the...
Heartburn and Dangerous Heart Condition LINKED
Think your heartburn is just an annoyance? Think again. A groundbreaking study has uncovered a startling link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an increased risk of a dangerous (even DEADLY) heart condition. In other words, this isn’t “just heartburn” we’re talking about—it’s a potential ticking time bomb! New research published in the journal Frontiers...
Mailbag: Gaining Weight DESPITE Eating Right? Here’s Why…
“Why am I gaining weight, even though I am watching what I am eating?” Hi Frustrated Friend, I don’t know if it helps to hear it (I suspect it does), but you’re not alone. Many of us fight an uphill battle against the scale as we age, even when we’re doing “everything right.” But what...
Report Warns “Forever Chemicals” Breach Skin
It’s easy to think of our skin as an effective barrier. After all, it holds its ground daily against all kinds of invading forces, protecting our vulnerable organs within. But the truth is our skin isn’t as tough as you might imagine. In fact, the barrier myth is beginning to crumble under the weight of...
“Sit LESS, Move MORE” Hack for Healthy Aging
When it comes to investing in your health (and healthy aging), what if you could get a BIG return on a small investment of time and effort? A groundbreaking study suggests you can do precisely that, and it doesn’t involve fad diets or extreme workout regimens. Recent research published in JAMA Network Open revealed that...
Natural Hack Helps You Keep Calm and Carry On
I’m always on the lookout for research that could improve our wellbeing. Recently, a study caught my eye for its insights about our collective brain health. Published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior, this research suggests that a common dietary supplement could significantly reduce aggressive behaviors. Now, you may not consider yourself an “aggressive”...
Unwrapping the Truth About Chocolate
If you love chocolate, you’ve no doubt spotted the disturbing headlines by now. Whenever I see one, I think of that old commercial from the 80s when the guy exclaims, “Hey, you got peanut butter in my chocolate!” But in this case, he’d yell, “Hey, you’ve got heavy metals in my chocolate!” Maybe you’ve even...
7 Healing Foods to SUPERCHARGE Your Diet
I often offer advice on what you shouldn’t eat. It’s easy to point out what we’re doing wrong with our diet. After all, processed foods are cheap and readily available. And they fit perfectly into our busy lifestyle. So, let’s flip the script, and I’ll share what foods you should munch on MORE. Following are...