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Five reasons why a person with dementia may refuse to eat
By Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., M.P.H., R.D.
It can be frightening as well as frustrating when your loved one refuses to eat their once-favorite foods or drink liquids regularly. It is potentially dangerous as well – dehydration and unintended weight loss can contribute to…read more
An ode (or two) to swimming
With the pandemic came pool closures. I’m an inveterate year-round swimmer, blessed with easy access to the beach at my Long Island home, but my Y pools in New York City, and those in New Jersey where…read more
Categories:Exercise
Ask Leyla: I’ve been diagnosed with diverticulosis—what foods should I avoid?
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with diverticulosis, and I am researching which foods to avoid and which to eat. However, I’m getting conflicting information. Can you provide some guidance? A: Diverticulosis is very common, especially in…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
Has natural medicine lost the race against BigPharma?
The vaccines have worked (mostly). They’ve helped to stem the tide of COVID in the US even though not every adult has taken them. And, while the word is not yet out on long-term side effects, most…read more
Ask Leyla: What do I need to know about branched chain amino acids?
Q: I know that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are good to consume after a workout, but aside from whey protein, I’m not sure which foods can provide them. Are there any sources of BCAAs other than whey…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition
COVID’s bitter legacy: Finicky tasters may be at higher risk
The pandemic has dealt us many curveballs, among which are the peculiar “comorbidities” that render people susceptible to bad outcomes. Count advanced age, overweight, insulin resistance or diabetes, and hypertension among the more obvious ones. Then there’s vitamin…read more
Categories:COVID-19 General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?
Q: I’ve heard that apple cider vinegar is good for your health, although I’m a little unclear on how. I don’t think I’ve ever heard you talk about it—could you discuss its benefits, if any? A: Besides…read more
Categories:General Medicine General Nutrition
What’s causing your diarrhea?
By Eric Morgan
Diarrhea, the runs, GI distress. They’ve earned a medical designation: IBS-D. Tens of millions suffer from it. Learn about the possible causes, and an ingenious natural solution, in the following article from our friends at Medtrition. —Dr. Hoffman…read more
Categories:Digestive Health IBS Sponsored
The Gene-Splicing Revolution
I recently read The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race, Walter Isaacson’s new book on the discovery of CRISPR, the new gene-editing technique that promises to revolutionize medicine. Isaacson is the…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: Time Restricted Feeding—Better than counting calories
Here’s another reason to stop counting calories if you’re trying to lose weight. As published in the journal Cell Metabolism, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego have found that Time Restricted Feeding (TRF) may be…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Q: Six months ago, my HgbA1c was 5.9 which was very concerning but now my…
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The pandemic is subsiding, due to a combination of vaccination, the high percentage of Americans…
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Q: What foods must I avoid when I have shingles and what do I have…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Monoclonal Antibodies
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