Dairy: GOOD or BAD? (It's Complicated)
“My doc advised me to cut out dairy. Is it really that bad for you?” – Mark Hi Mark, This is a tricky question to answer. Because it’s not nearly as straightforward as you might imagine. On the surface, dairy is the PERFECT food. It has an excellent mixture of fats, proteins, and sugars. Foods...
Dinner Plate Link to Depression (Disturbing!)
You should know you’re NOT alone if you struggle with feeling blue. After all, depression is the MOST common mental illness in the world. And unfortunately, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out one of the reasons WHY everyone is feeling so down. Just five minutes of watching the news these days is enough...
"Brain Drain" Myth Is FINALLY Put to Bed?
Adults typically fall into one of two groups. You either grew up with parents insisting that too much screen time would “rot your brain.” Or you WERE the parent imparting that sage “brain drain” wisdom to your kids. (Or both.) For those of us of a certain age, television was the culprit. But the internet...
SHOCKING Discovery About a Common Sweetener
For years, we’ve been fed a lie. Artificial sweetener ads show folks having fun and enjoying foods and drinks without a shred of worry about what they’ll do to their waistlines. It’s a cruel trick. There’s not a shred of evidence that these fake sugars do any such thing. In fact, growing evidence suggests they...
Surprising Blood Sugar DANGER Signs
You’re not diabetic, so there’s no need to worry about your blood sugar, right? WRONG. The fact is your blood sugar levels don’t give a darn about your diabetes diagnosis. OR your lack of one, in this case. Either way, they’ll go right ahead, doing their damage to your blood vessels, nerves, and arteries. You...
The TRUTH About Cooking in Cast Iron
I have a neighbor who always cooks with cast iron. He tells me that he does this so he can make sure he’s getting enough iron. So is my neighbor onto something or not? You might be surprised by the answer. Yes, using cast-iron cookware DOES add some iron to your diet. The iron seeps...
Nature's Way to CRUSH Urinary Tract Infections
Ladies, urinary tract infections (UTIs) aren’t just a young girl’s problem. In fact, 10 percent of women over 65 get one YEARLY. But it gets worse. That number TRIPLES for women over 85. And guys, you’re not off the hook either. By the time men pass 80, they too, have a 10 percent chance of...
MAILBAG: Cardio or Strength for Healthy Aging?
“Is cardio or strength training more important for seniors?” – Bill, from Irving, TX Hi Bill, Typically, my answer to this question is simple: they’re BOTH vital for healthy aging. But if pushed, I’d have to say that maintaining muscle mass with strength training is THE most critical factor for aging adults. Maintaining Strength is...
Waning Muscle Strength Is a Hidden Warning
Losing some strength is a natural part of aging. That’s when you start to slow down a little. But there’s a fine line between normal muscle loss and too much. When you start to have a lot of trouble getting up, walking, sitting down, or gripping things in your hand, you may have CROSSED that...
Shocking Study Will Have You Swearing Off Fries
Put down that fast food bag. And step away from the French fries. I promise, you’re going to want to read this BEFORE you take another bite. Because those foods could be doing FAR worse than just adding to your muffin top and thunder thighs. In fact, this new research might have you swearing off...
Does Wildfire Smoke Harm Your Health? (Surprising)
Red itchy eyes, burning lungs, a hacking cough… If you live in one of the (at least) 13 U.S. states stuck under a smoky haze from the blazing wildfires in Canada, you’re likely feeling its effects every time you step outside. The blanket of noxious smoke hanging over the Northeast and Midwestern parts of the...
Hay Fever Fix STOPS Allergy Symptoms? (STRANGE)
It’s hay fever season again. This year it kicked off with a much, earlier-than-usual bang in early March after a warm start to the season. And for many folks, the misery continues with medium to high pollen counts leaving them a sniffling, sneezing, eye-watering MESS. Unfortunately, many are convinced seasonal allergies are Allegra or Claritin...
Ease Anxiety with THIS Belly Hack
I’m always encouraging patients to focus on their gastrointestinal health. It’s often overlooked—and well-balanced belly bugs are vital for overall good health. So I’m not surprised that I’ve seen a lot of folks lately who have told me that working on their gut balance has been absolutely LIFE-CHANGING. But it’s NOT in the way you’re...
Is Fish Oil Enough? (What You Might be Missing Out On)
I love talking about the active elements in foods because it highlights the powerful health benefits of those individual ingredients. Take fish oil, for instance. If you search the Living Well Daily archives, you’d likely find THOUSANDS of references to this golden fish extract. Fish oil contains the essential fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and...
The STUNNING Truth About Back Pain
“I feel like I can barely do anything anymore because of my back pain. I’m always taking pain meds. What else can help?” – Ed, Huntsville, AL Hi Ed, Brace yourself. What I’m about to tell you about back pain will no doubt come as a surprise. It might even seem downright unbelievable at first....
FILTHY FACTS About Your Cell Phone
Taking a trip to the bathroom used to be a break from the chaos of daily life. It’s likely at least partially responsible for the nickname restroom. After all, there wasn’t much to do in that room unless you had a magazine to read. But nowadays, for many of us, the restroom is anything BUT...
EAR Test Protects Your BRAIN?
Hearing loss has a habit of sneaking up on folks. Typically, it happens so slowly that you don’t notice it until you’ve lost a SIGNIFICANT amount of hearing. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 8 percent of adults 55 to 64 have disabling hearing loss. That number jumps to 25 percent for people...
Missing "Lucky Penny" Mineral Harms Your Heart
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Some nutrients get all the glory. There are the vitamin A-Listers like C, D, and E. And although minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium might be considered B-List stars, they ALSO get their fair share of attention. But one vital nutrient never gets to walk the red carpet. And that...
Risk of Stroke SURGES 50% Worldwide?!
It’s NOT good news. A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), confirmed that the chance of having a stroke has skyrocketed by a whopping 50 percent in the last twenty years. According to the WHO, that means your stroke risk is now about one in four. Next time you’re in a crowd, look...
Is Tofu GOOD for You? (The Truth REVEALED)
I often wonder why so many people are passionate about tofu. There’s something about it that triggers strong emotions. Some folks HATE it, while others LOVE it. But is it good for you? Well, it’s complicated. Tofu is a fermented soy product. It tastes bland alone. But it takes on the taste of whatever you...