Mailbag: 3 “Cocktail Companions” to Safely Ring in the New Year
“I don’t usually drink alcohol. But I’m going to a New Year’s party and might have a few drinks. Can I do anything to make them less harmful to my health?” -Cheering In the New Year Hi Cheering, As you prepare for your New Year’s celebration tonight, you may be looking forward to raising a...
Is Wine Good for Heart Health? The Truth REVEALED
For years, many of us have savored an evening glass of red wine, comforted by the notion that this amount of alcohol might benefit our heart health. Well, unfortunately, I have to be the bearer of bad news… Recent research is challenging this long-held belief. In fact, there’s growing evidence that even light to moderate...
3 “Cocktail Companions” Reduce Alcohol’s Health Risks
We’ve all heard the alcohol warnings. Even moderate drinking can increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, and liver problems. But let’s face it, sometimes you still want to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail with friends. While there’s no magic bullet to completely erase alcohol’s effects, new research suggests there...
Can’t Stop Overeating? THIS Could Be WHY
A clever patient recently asked me, “We use rubbing alcohol to kill germs and clean surfaces. So, does drinking alcohol hurt the good bacteria living in my intestines?” It might seem like an odd question, at first. However, it reveals a remarkable intuition about how drinking alcohol and disinfecting alcohol could impact microscopic lifeforms. And...
Helpful Hangover Cures to Ring in the New Year
Perhaps you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner from time to time or a beer during the game. Or maybe you’re primarily a teetotaler. Either way, if you’re like many folks, you’ll choose to indulge in a couple of cocktails or glasses of champagne for New Year’s Eve. But if you DO let your...
Live 24 EXTRA Years with THESE 8 Habits?!
Do you have an idea how long you think you’re going to live? The average American life expectancy is around 76. (It’s a little longer if you’re a woman.) But what if I could grant you 18 EXTRA years beyond the number in your head? Well, I can practically guarantee you those extra years. And...
Waking Up at Night? Try THIS Fix
When my wife and I wish each other a goodnight, we always say, “I hope you sleep like a teenager.” It’s a joke, of course. But it’s rooted in our REAL-LIFE experiences. You see, I often claim my last good night of sleep was the day before my son was born. (He’s 30 now.) My...
The BENEFITS of Ringing in New Year's with a Drink?!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, As you get ready to ring in the New Year tonight, you might feel conflicted about whether to indulge in some alcohol this evening. On the one hand, it’s a time-honored tradition to toast the New Year with a glass of wine or champagne as the clock strikes midnight. But...
“Bad Habit” Delivers BIG Benefits to Folks Over 40
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I get it. When you’re a senior, it can feel like you’re walking on eggshells when it comes to your health. Screaming headlines insist you’re going to lose your eyesight, your capacity to walk, and even your ability to think straight. This all makes relaxing and having some fun seem...
Delicious Indulgence SHRINKS Your Diabetes Risk?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Are you puzzled by the mainstream advice about diabetes? I don’t blame you. They’ll have you saying no to every indulgence… demanding you lose weight… and telling you to take their expensive medications to stave off the disease. But in all of their finger-wagging, they have missed something completely. A...