Confirming The Link Between Autism Symptoms, Gut Microbes and The Brain

How Your Diet Today Shapes Your Health Tomorrow

How Brain-Gut Communication Shapes IBS Symptoms—and What You Can Do About It

Multivitamins and Cognitive Aging

What did a major clinical trial reveal about the role of multivitamins in long-term brain health? Can a simple daily habit help support memory and cognitive function as we age? New research sheds light on the surprising brain-related effects of multivitamin use in older adults.
Does the Timing of Your Meals Really Matter for Weight and Fat Loss?

What happens when you only eat during an 8-hour window—and does the time of day of your food intake matter? Can combining intermittent fasting with a Mediterranean diet unlock greater health benefits? A new clinical trial explores the impact of meal timing on fat distribution, blood sugar, and weight—here’s what they discovered.
The Hidden Link Between IBS, Inflammation and Mental Fog

Increasing evidence suggests that low-grade immune activation in the gut can influence brain signaling, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog and mood changes which are often present in disorders of brain gut interactions. The biggest mediator behind these outcomes? The brain gut microbiome system: a bidirectional communication system highly susceptible to immune dysregulation, with mast cells, cytokines and the vagus nerve being key players in this process.
The Sweeter Side of Big Food: Real Change or “Greenwashing?”

One of the stated goals of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement is to improve the quality of the American diet, including removal of UPFs from our food supply, but the success of this movement in a climate of hostility for any regulation in the production and processing of our food will need to be seen.
The Potential of Polyphenols

The old adage “we are what we eat” takes on new meaning as we learn more about the science behind how nutrition impacts both physical and mental health. There is a rapidly growing body of research that demonstrates the benefits of a largely plant-based diet. The Mediterranean diet has repeatedly been shown to be associated with healthy aging and increased resilience and resistance against chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including type 2 diabetes, early cognitive decline and heart disease.
The Hidden Link Between The Gut and Chronic Pain

The gut is not just a passive digestive organ; it’s a second brain. Lined with an intricate network of nerves called the enteric nervous system (ENS), the gut communicates directly with the brain through the vagus nerve and spinal cord pathways. These connections form the gut-brain axis, a bidirectional system that regulates digestion, immunity, and even emotions.
The Science Behind Diet and Fertility

As if we didn’t have enough challenges dodging all the social media chatter how to optimize our health and identifying a healthy lifestyle – are you struggling with infertility? If you are, you’re not alone. According to recent studies, one in six individuals face fertility challenges.
The Longevity Gap: Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Women tend to outlive men–and by a pretty considerable margin, too. In the United States, women typically live to 80, while men generally average at around 75.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Longevity Routines

In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow, an award-winning actress turned wellness guru, launched her brand “Goop” as a weekly newsletter focused on wellness and lifestyle tips. The brand has since taken off and generated a lot of buzz around Paltrow’s healthy lifestyle habits and wellness trends.
Sexism in Medicine

For many women, the dismissive phrase, “It’s just in your head,” is an all too familiar response during medical visits. Gender bias remains a common concern even in today’s evolved medical world.
The Truth About Protein Powder

Protein powder is often touted as “healthy” because the general consensus is that protein is crucial for maintaining muscle mass. However, while it may have some benefits, there are also some issues with regular protein powder consumption.
The Hidden Dangers in Plant-Based Food

As I have consistently discussed in my three books and in many posts in this newsletter, there is overwhelming evidence for the overall health-benefit of a largely plant-based diet, an essential component of the traditional Mediterranean lifestyle.
Are These Claims About Gut Health Fact or Fiction?

As the topic of gut health has gained in popularity in recent years, so too have supplements, protocols and “hacks” claiming to improve gut health.
This Hidden Chemical is Linked to Gut and Kidney Damage

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are synthetic chemicals used in various consumer and industrial products, including non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing and food packaging.
Has the Obesity Epidemic Plateaued?

Obesity has long been one of the most pervasive health challenges in the United States, with rates steadily climbing for decades. In a recent post, I wrote about some troubling report published in the medical journal, The Lancet.
Make America Healthy Again – Tackling the Chronic Disease Epidemic

Over the past several years, I have often drawn attention in my books and communications to the unfolding global chronic non-contagious disease (CND) epidemic.
Beyond Skin Deep: The Importance of the Skin Microbiome

The well-known phrase “skin deep” is used to describe something that is seen as superficial or meaningless. While our skin is the body’s second largest organ (the gut has the largest surface area), it is often thought to be taken care of solely to benefit one’s outward appearance and to enhance both our beauty and youth.
Does Parkinson’s Begin in the Gut?

The Lack of Understanding of the ‘Mommy Brain’

Alcohol’s Effects on the Gut Microbiome

Why Polyphenols Are Good for The Gut Microbiome and The Brain

Inflammation: An Emerging Cause of Chronic Human Disease

The Ominous Progression of the National Obesity Epidemic

How To Maintain Your Gut Health During Thanksgiving

Dirt Is Good for Your Gut

Fiber Intake Impacts Our Longevity

How Pregnancy Remodels the Human Brain

How Your Childhood Could Be Affecting Your Gut Health

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A General Guide

A Look into the Latest Research on Ultra-processed Foods

How a Mother’s Diet Affects Her Offspring’s Behaviors

This Hidden Danger Inside Your Body is Silently Destroying Your Health

Fermented Foods: An Inflammation Fighter

The Baby Microbiome and Infant Health

The Truth about a Popular TikTok Weight Loss “Hack”

EPA Takes Emergency Action to Ban Dangerous Pesticide

How Bat Populations Are Related to Human Health

New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s – What You Can Do Now

Exercise and the BGM System

The Personal and Global Impact of Adopting a Largely Plant-Based Diet

How To Prevent Injury to Your Hips

Which Nutrients and Habits Can Strengthen Aging Bones?

The Complex Solution to Cutting Sugar

The Simple, Inexpensive Way to Stay Healthy and Live Long

The Link Between Poor Diet, Brain Changes, and Mental Health

Sleep and the Risk of Dementia

What Happens to Brain Function When The Gut is Inflamed?

Will Drinking Coffee Improve my Gut Health?

14 Factors That Increase Your Risk for Dementia

Does the Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Parkinson’s Disease?

How Mindfulness Compares to Medication in Treating Anxiety

Alcohol and Gut Health: Focusing on Women’s Well-being

How The Gut Microbiome Influences Social Decision-making

The Truth Behind Five Common Weight Loss Supplements

Looking Into The Human Brain On Psilocybin

Dishwasher Detergent and Leaky Gut

Why Are Young Girls Going Through Puberty Earlier?

Debunking Common Myths About Exercise

Does the Gut Microbiome Play a Causal Role in Alzheimer’s Disease?

The Gut Virome and its Implications in Health

Do Prebiotic Sodas Actually Offer Health Benefits?

Plant vs. Animal Milk

Flavanols and the Hippocampus

Can Turmeric Aid in the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis?

What Role Does the Gut Microbiome Play in the Effectiveness of Anti-Obesity Drugs?

These Simple Nighttime Habits Will Help You Sleep Better

Our Unique Microbiome: Does One’s Health and Environment Disrupt It?

Single Dose Psilocybin for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

The Best Mobility Exercises to Prevent Sarcopenia in Older Adults

Do We Really Need a Personalized Diet?

Nightmares and Hallucinations May Be A Sign of An Autoimmune Disease

Are the Brains of Super-agers Resistant to Aging?

Five Benefits of Magnesium for Hormone Balance

Balanced Diet for Brain Health

From Trauma to Cravings: How Trauma Rewires the Brain’s Reward System

Vegetables or Carbs: Which One Should I Eat First?

The Hidden Threat of Ultraprocessed Foods

Why Loneliness Might Be Making Us Unhealthy

The Best Research-Backed Supplements for Healthy Aging and Gut Health

It’s Not Only Mom’s Microbiome That Matters for the Baby’s Health

California Is The First State To Ban Red Dye No. 3

The Importance of Stretching

The Hidden Microplastics Epidemic

The Health Benefits of Eating Grapes

Could Increasing Caffeine Intake Lower the Risk of Obesity?

The UCLA Specialized Center of Research and Education (SCORE)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Shares Genetic Pathways With Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Why Is Cancer Affecting Younger and Younger People?

The Effects of Resistance Training on Body and Mind

The Echoes of Early Trauma: A New Understanding of Gut Health

Why Are Maternal Mortality Rates Increasing in the US?

Interventions for Mild Cognitive Impairment
