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Acid Blocking Drugs for One and All?

February 5, 2015

Acid Blocking Drugs for One and All?

The term proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) may sound like a complex and compelling bit of science, but in reality, the term describes a type of drug that is among the most commonly used medications, both by prescr…

A Better Outcome for Humpty Dumpty?

January 26, 2015

A Better Outcome for Humpty Dumpty?

Poor old Humpty Dumpty. Not only did he fall down from the wall, but despite all of the high tech efforts of all the kings horses and all the kings men, it seems that all efforts failed when it came to tryin…

ICYMI – LIVE with Kelly & Michael

January 20, 2015

ICYMI – LIVE with Kelly & Michael

Just last week, I had the pleasure of joining Kelly Ripa and guest host Anderson Cooper on LIVE with Kelly & Michael to talk about Grain Brain. While my segment was short, I like to think it was…

How Gut Bacteria Protect The Brain

January 12, 2015

How Gut Bacteria Protect The Brain

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) acts as a gatekeeper, protecting the brain from various toxic elements while allowing the entrance of various life-sustaining nutrients like water, glucose, amino acids, and g…

Weight Loss Recommendations Not in Line with Current Science

January 8, 2015

Weight Loss Recommendations Not in Line with Current Science

To this day, you still see products in grocery stores labeled, “low fat” as if this somehow translates into meaning the product is more healthful. Obviously the manufacturers of these products feel that ther…

Artificial Sweeteners Threaten Your Health

January 2, 2015

Artificial Sweeteners Threaten Your Health

It seems self evident that consumption of sugar sweetened beverages would be associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D). And in fact, this has been demonstrated in multiple studies. This is und…

Longer Sleep Improves Brain Function in Obese Individuals

December 29, 2014

Longer Sleep Improves Brain Function in Obese Individuals

Many recent studies have confirmed how adequate sleep plays a pivotal role in fostering cognitive function. This is particularly evident in those individuals who do not sleep adequately, and may as well be o…

Statin Drugs Increase the Risk for Cataracts

December 22, 2014

Statin Drugs Increase the Risk for Cataracts

A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, evaluated the risk for cataracts in over 200,000 patients taking statin medications in comparison to over 1 million control subjects. The study co…

Dairy Products Not Associated with Stroke Risk

December 18, 2014

Dairy Products Not Associated with Stroke Risk

Lately, there has been a really big push to keep people from eating dairy products with justification stemming from ideas such as a relationship between dairy product consumption and stroke as well as type 2…

Higher Dietary Carbohydrate Associated with Lower HDL

December 15, 2014

Higher Dietary Carbohydrate Associated with Lower HDL

HDL is commonly referred to as “good cholesterol,” as clearly higher levels of this carrier protein are associated with a reduced risk for accumulation of atherosclerosis within the walls of arteries, especi…

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