11 hours agoMember-onlyIf You Are Going to Drink Alcohol, Do It Before Dinner (Not After)There is some evidence that moderate alcohol consumption has health benefits. But the timing of when you drink can make a big difference on whether alcohol serves you well or not. If you don’t drink already, you shouldn’t start. However, if you do enjoy a drink or 2 at night…Health2 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyDrink Coffee, Live LongerI am obsessed with nutrition for health, performance, and longevity. If you regularly read my articles, you know I’m a big believer in coffee to achieve all 3 goals. Another study has just come out reinforcing coffee as a fountain of youth. In the study, published in the European Journal…Health2 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyTake a Daily Multivitamin to Improve Memory & Slow AgingFor the first time in a large, randomized controlled trial, a daily multivitamin was shown to improve cognition, memory, and executive function in older adults. In the study, recently published in The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, 2262 people (average age 73 years old) took either a commercial multivitamin-mineral, a…Health2 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyEat Spicy Food, Live LongerGood news if you like spicy food. Research shows eating spicy food helps stave off premature death. In a large study, analyzing more than 500,000 people, those who ate spicy foods 6 or 7 days a week had a 14% lower risk of dying than people who ate spicy foods…Health2 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyAre Whole Grains Actually Healthy?There are several popular diets that prohibit eating grains. For example, the Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 diets don’t allow for any grains. These diets appear to be working, because cutting out grains helps with weight loss in the short term. But the data shows eliminating whole grains altogether is detrimental…Health3 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyThe Top 10 Longevity FoodsIf you want to maximize longevity, it makes sense to follow the habits of the longest-lived people in the world. As you probably know, the Blue Zones are the places around the world where people have historically lived the longest. Dan Buettner discovered the Blue Zones more than 20 years…Health2 min read
6 days agoMember-only7 Proven Ways to Reduce StressChronic stress isn’t good. High levels of persistent stress can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes, among other ailments. While some stress is inevitable in your life — and short-term stress can actually be beneficial in small doses — you must effectively manage stress over time if…Stress3 min read
Sep 29Member-onlyWhy You Should Eat Your Carbs Early in the DayWhen you choose which foods to eat, think about the job you are asking the food to do. Sometimes food is primarily about enjoyment, but usually food has a specific function in day-to-day life. Thinking about the “job to be done” can help you make better food choices. It is…Health2 min read
Sep 28Member-onlyPick a Diet You Can Stick with for the Rest of Your LifeIf you are debating which diet to try, consider asking yourself a simple question: Could you eat this way for the rest of your life? If the answer is no, move on. This is often the case for overly restrictive diets such as keto, carnivore, or vegan. If the answer…Health2 min read
Sep 27Launch of My New Course — The Top 10 Habits for Living WellIf you have been reading my stories here on Medium for a while, you know I am fascinated with the best habits for living well. I believe living well is the ultimate goal in life and it is achieved through the perfect blend of happiness, health, productivity, and success. I…Health2 min read
