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Why did the U.S. get hit so hard with COVID-19?
When news of a novel respiratory virus broke in March, who could have predicted that the U.S. would eventually lead the world in deaths? It was anticipated that China, with its packed cities and 1.4 billion inhabitants,…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Leyla Weighs In: The path of least resistance
Human behavior tells us (dictates) we are more likely to choose the path of least resistance. Not because we’re lazy, but because disruption in our lives is not desirable. The path of least resistance requires only minimal…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition
9 Ways to Look and Feel Younger
Aging may be inevitable, but feeling your age is not. While some factors of age are beyond our control, there’s plenty we can do to help ourselves continue feeling younger, longer. Check out these nine tips for taking care…read more
The New York Times has a bias problem (No, it’s not what you think)
When I was in junior high school and was assigned a report for civics class, I remember going to the New York Times for an authoritative account of whatever important news story was breaking. When John F. Kennedy was assassinated,…read more
Categories:Supplements
Ask Leyla: Glycemic index vs. glycemic load
Q: What is the difference between the glycemic index and glycemic load? Is it true that if one eats a high glycemic food along with foods higher in protein, fat and fiber they will slow down the absorption…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
Midsummer musings
Twin Epidemics: During the last few months, I’ve often made the point that COVID-19 is a public health crisis superimposed on another epidemic—that of chronic degenerative diseases that are tied to our Western lifestyles. Junk food, sedentary lifestyle,…read more
The path to a COVID-19 vaccine
Let me begin by saying this is not an anti-vaccination screed. I know full well that passions run high on this issue, but remember Will Smith’s portrayal of a lone pandemic survivor in the 2007 movie I Am…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Physician, heal thyself—or not?
Self-care is one of my fundamental tenets. We over-rely on our health care system to deliver us health outcomes—many of which lie within the locus of our personal responsibility. Conversely, it’s been said that “A physician who treats…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla weighs in: Diets and willpower, deconstructed
We are on a forever quest to find the best diet to lose weight and reach our health goals. The diet that will finally cure the epidemic of overweight and obesity. There is no shortage of experts…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Paleo Diet
We’re all germaphobes and agoraphobes now: The way back
I got a call from my hairdresser today. Because New York City officially enters “phase 2” this week, haircuts can resume—with social distancing, masks and disinfectant precautions. I felt like I’d just won the lottery! And that’s as…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Mental and Emotional Health Stress
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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: My husband suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been on antidepressants for…
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I recently had the opportunity to interview Sharyl Attkisson about her new book Follow the Science. Attkisson is…
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Q: Is it ever a good idea to give insulin to a type 2 diabetic…
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