Right now, we are at a moment when our decisions, and their consequences, are more important than ever. So it's essential that we take a look at what is required to make good decisions, and keep our brains f...

In today's video, Dr. Austin Perlmutter takes a look at a recent study that sought to understand the impact of lack of (restorative) sleep on our decision-making. In particular, how this lack of sleep can im...

It’s probably been a while since you’ve heard someone say, “You know, he may have a point,” or “I see where she’s coming from, I never thought of it that way.” We are becoming an increasingly polarized socie...

Why do we not generally discuss the fact that there is an epidemic of mental illness in our society? Or that our lifestyle choices may have an impact on our risk for these conditions (like depression, anx...

Without a doubt, one of the most highly debated topics in health and wellness centers on the safety or risk associated with GMO foods. Today, Austin Perlmutter M.D. joins me to interview Jeffrey Smith, who h...

Who can forget the message of Mary Poppins telling us that "…a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." Yes, we humans certainly like our sugar. To be sure, added sugar certainly increases our desire t...