Category: Blog

The Keys to Living 100 or More Healthy Years

By Chloe Arzy The average life expectancy has been increasing every year. We have come to a point in society where living to 100 (centenarians) is not that unusual anymore, a situation largely resulting from the achievements in modern medicine. However, despite society becoming progressively unhealthier as a whole, why is the number of healthy […]

Are Blueberries Good for Your Heart and Brain?

By Chloe Arzy Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Based on what we know about the health benefits of eating apples, in particular when they become a regular component of our diet, the answer is a definite yes. Fruits and vegetables are one of the pillars of a healthy diet. In addition […]

Why Dietary Choices Can Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

By Chloe Arzy From a society that was once centered around home-cooked and sit-down meals, we have progressively adopted a lifestyle of ultra-processed foods and working lunches. In turn, even though these newfound habits have increased US work productivity, they have taken a toll on our health as a society. Epidemiological evidence suggests that the […]

The Role of the Oral Microbiome in Diabetes

By Dr. Diana Kessler In my previous post, “The Other Microbiome – The Microbes Living in Our Mouth“, I describe the oral microbiome and the processes that lead from eubiosis (normal composition of oral microbes) in the mouth to dysbiosis (altered composition). First gingivitis develops, later periodontitis. Depending on the severity and the number of […]

Debunking the Myths of Aging

By Jill Horn In this article, I will discuss and debunk some of the myths commonly associated with the aging process. For example, many people think that physical deterioration happens to everyone in old age, which is not true. Though most people do experience some wear and tear, the extent of that is largely dependent […]

Do You Really Know What’s in Your Supplements?

By Fiona Riddle Dietary supplements are often viewed as “natural” alternatives to pharmaceuticals, and because they do not require a prescription, they allow consumers to take complete agency over their own health interventions. In our modern world, it is incredibly easy to order a supplement for just about any concern and have it delivered straight […]

Erythritol Ever After?

By Katharine Jameson Something for nothing. More bang for our buck. It’s human nature to seek value in things, even in food. We’ve seemingly found freebies in low calorie, diet products like artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols. Something for nothing – all the taste and fewer calories – but what’s the catch? Are they too […]

An Important Reminder about Health Anxiety

By Megan Oser, PhD It’s normal to be concerned about your health at times. However, there is a difference between general concern about health and health anxiety. Health anxiety refers to an excessive preoccupation with health and illness and involves thinking or believing there may be a threat to your health. This, in turn, produces […]

Non-Nutritive Sweeteners – Good or Bad for our Metabolic Health?

By Elvira Rostanzo, MSc and Emeran Mayer, MD The global rising of obesity has become a worldwide public health crisis and represents one of the main challenges for prevention policies. In 2017, it has been estimated that over 2.1 billion people, or nearly 30% of the global population, are overweight or obese. Moreover, the obesity […]

Happ(ier) Holidays – Any Connection with Tryptophan?

By Katharine Jameson As we roared past Thanksgiving in the express lane to Christmas, many of us may have spent a post-turkey moment lolling on the couch, our bellies protruding, unable to keep our eyes open in food coma bliss (or discomfort). Tryptophan has long taken the blame for our post-holiday dinner sleepy states, but […]

Farmers Market Fog: Your Personal Guide to the Farmers Market

By Katharine Jameson These days, everything seems like it has its own catch phrase. ‘Heirloom’. ‘Artisanal’. ‘Organic’. From ‘natural’ or ‘non-GMO’ to ‘classic’, foods don’t only carry a brand name, but an often-convoluted description of what they are and the purpose they serve. Their nutrients are showcased regardless of the amount they actually contain, depending […]

Food For Thought with Kat | Back to School

By Katharine Jameson This time of year elicits memories in all of us, whether we’re sending our littles to back school or remembering our own days preparing for a new school year. Perhaps it’s the chill in the air signaling the start of a new school year or the smell of school supplies that brings […]