March 2019 – Dr. Elaine

Guilt Free Dairy?

Guilt Free Dairy? Dairy has a questionable, if not bad rap. A new study found no significant link between dairy and premature death caused by

March 27, 2019 No Comments

Diabetes

Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Diabetes or Vice Versa?

When I was in medical school, I learned all calories are the same and from a caloric perspective, it doesn’t matter what you eat. Today we know that’s not true. Dr. Paul Attia’s Ted talk challenges conventional wisdom about insulin resistance (Type 2 Diabetes) and obesity. Which came first insulin resistance or obesity? Watch now….

March 27, 2019 No Comments

Anti-Aging

Aspirin Found Not to Prolong Healthy Aging

A large, international study shows daily low-dose aspirin has no effect on healthy life span in older adults.

March 19, 2019 No Comments

Cognitive Decline

Mushrooms Promote Memory Protection

Researchers have found that seniors who consume more than 2 portions of mushrooms weekly experienced a 50 per cent reduced risk of memory loss (mild cognitive impairment).

March 19, 2019 No Comments

Acupressure

Acupressure Relieves Long-Term Side Effects in Breast Cancer Survivors

A new study finds acupressure could be a low-cost at-home solution to a group of persistent side effects that continue after breast cancer treatment ends.

March 12, 2019 No Comments

Nutrition

Fast Foods Unhealthier than they were 30 Years Ago!

Despite strengthened laws and regulations across the country in recent decades to make restaurant offerings healthier, and despite the push by many chains to add healthier options for diners, a new study finds that fast-food menus in the U.S. are unhealthier than they were 30 years ago.

March 12, 2019 No Comments