The unprecedented rise in the power, scope, and sophistication of food marketing starting around 1980 aligns with the skyrocketing of the obesity epidemic. We like to think we make important life decisions like what to eat consciously and rationally, but if that were the case, we wouldn’t be in the midst of an obesity epidemic. […]
Continue readingMost mouthwashes just mask the odor. How do you treat the cause of bad breath? The other videos mentioned are Tongue Scraping vs. Tongue Brushing for Treating Halitosis (Bad Breath) ( ), The Benefits of Gum Chewing for Halitosis (Bad Breath) ( ), and Don’t Use Antiseptic Mouthwash ( ). Here are the rest of […]
Continue readingOver time, the skin folding caused by everyday facial expressions etches once-temporary grooves into permanent wrinkles, but only in the context of underlying structural damage. Can light emitted from smartphone screens cause premature aging and wrinkles? I covered some popular wrinkle-reducers in The Efficacy, Safety, and Side Effects of Botox and Facelifts ( ) and […]
Continue readingApproximately half of the variability of age of menopause among women is explained by genetics. What behaviors or circumstances can help explain the rest? For more on menopause, see: • The Best Moisturizers and Lubricants for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms ( ) • Hormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms ( ) • […]
Continue readingChewing pressure sensations to the nerves in the jaw have neurological effects. To help prevent gum disease from developing in the first place, check out some of my other videos, including: • Plant-Based Diets: Oral Health ( ) • Best Food for Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis ( ) • How to Treat Periodontitis with Diet […]
Continue readingThe most effective diet for weight loss may also be the healthiest. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: . This is just a taste of what’s on order in my New York Times best seller How Not to Diet ( ). (All proceeds I receive are donated to […]
Continue readingGalactose, a breakdown product of the milk sugar lactose, is used by scientists to accelerate aging in lab animals. How might we reduce the risk of premature death from dairy consumption? The videos I mentioned are: • How Well Do Medicines Like Fosamax Work to Treat Osteoporosis? ( ) • Is Milk Good for Our […]
Continue readingWhat can we do to prevent the decline in glymphatic brain filtration as we age? If you missed the previous video, see How Much Sleep Is Needed for Glymphatic Flow (Brain Cleaning)? ( ). New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: . Have a question about this video? Leave […]
Continue readingHow do we explain studies that suggest overweight individuals live longer? If you missed my other videos in this series on the ABCs of obesity, see: • The Best Knee Replacement Alternative for Osteoarthritis Treatment ( ) • The Effects of Obesity on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes ( ) • The Effects […]
Continue readingOne function of sleep is the clearance of toxic waste byproducts through a newly discovered drainage system in the brain. Glymphatic brain filtration may help explain why those who routinely get fewer than seven hours of sleep a night are at increased risk of developing cognitive disorders, such as dementia. In the next video, I […]
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