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Why Bring Olive Oil to the Restaurant?

Why Bring Olive Oil to the Restaurant?

I’ve been blogging and speaking about the health benefits of olive oil for quite some time, and with good reason. Olive oil, which is pretty much a staple in kitchens around the world, is not just celebrated…
Eat Your (Dark Green) Vegetables for Better Brain Health

Eat Your (Dark Green) Vegetables for Better Brain Health

We’ve heard for years that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the cornerstone of good health. In recent years, a particular group of vegetables – dark green leafy vegetables – have emerged as superstars…
Yes, Probiotics Can Help the Brain

Yes, Probiotics Can Help the Brain

As many are aware, I’ve spoken and written extensively on the relationship between the gut microbiome and brain health, a relationship that is certainly both complex and multifaceted. This is the central the…
Alcohol While Breastfeeding?

Alcohol While Breastfeeding?

It’s well established that there are clear threats to fetal brain development when pregnant women consume alcohol. But what is much less studied is the effect of alcohol consumption while breastfeeding. And …
Turn That Frown Upside Down: The Mood-Boosting Benefits of Smiling

Turn That Frown Upside Down: The Mood-Boosting Benefits of Smiling

We hear a lot these days about various things we can do to change our brain chemistry in hopes of improving how we feel. A lot is written about taking supplements like amino acids, getting regular exercise, …
Magnesium Supplements – On My Short List

Magnesium Supplements – On My Short List

Like many of you, hardly a day goes by that I don’t wonder about the various supplements I regularly take. One thing is for sure. In the arena of nutritional supplements, magnesium holds a unique and central…
Why Are Most Alzheimer’s Patients Women?

Why Are Most Alzheimer’s Patients Women?

The discussion of why women are far more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease compared to men is important, and in my opinion, very much neglected. That said, there are a variety of factors that are being explo…
Yes, I’m Excited about Allulose

Yes, I’m Excited about Allulose

Allulose, a rare sugar, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its numerous health benefits, primarily concerning metabolic health. To be sure, it seems like it is everywhere these days, and…
Alzheimer’s Disease and the Amyloid Hypothesis: A Rethink is Required

Alzheimer’s Disease and the Amyloid Hypothesis: A Rethink is Required

In recent years, the dominant theory guiding research on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) treatment has been the “Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis”. This hypothesis suggests that the accumulation of amyloid-beta protein i…
Aspartame – Real Concerns

Aspartame – Real Concerns

Aspartame is undoubtedly one of the world’s most popular artificial sweeteners. And next month, it is expected that the World Health Organization (WHO) will label aspartame as a possible human carcinogen. Ye…