Omega-3 Fish Oil and Memory

The brain health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil—EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—are many. In fact, I very recently blogged about a study that found low levels of omega-3s (and other nutrients) and higher levels of...

So SAD

The Standard American Diet (aptly named SAD), also known as the Western diet, is full of processed and fried foods, refined carbohydrates and sugars, and saturated and trans fats. It is low in fiber, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and beneficial...

Stop Ignoring This Vital Tip

If we had a dime for every time we heard the advice to “drink at least eight glasses of water each day,” or “drink half your body weight in ounces each day,” we’d be rich, right? So why is it that many of us don’t follow this essential advice? So many people tell me...

And While We’re on the Subject of Probiotics…

I read recently that more and more Americans aren’t getting enough vitamin B12 in their diet, and that older Americans are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency than their younger counterparts. But why should we be concerned about B12 in the first place?...