There is a small item in most of our pantries which comes in handy for a number of uses, whether related to health, cleaning, or cooking....

I love to snack on nuts. They are filling, have a satisfying crunch, and are easy to grab. They are natural and wholesome, and suitable...

Are you aware that the liver is the second largest organ in our body? When blood leaves our stomach and intestines, it passes through the...

Summer is just around the corner. Water activities are a big part of my summer, and perhaps for you as well. Are you aware that the...

It is often touted as the most healthful beverage at the bar. Is red wine good for you? The answer is not straightforward. Red wine has...

Last weekend my wife and I planned to stream a movie, and I offered to microwave some popcorn. The popcorn was delicious, but was that...

I love milk. For as long as I can remember, cow’s milk has been a daily part of my diet. Through the years, more and more milk...

During 1999, the average person in the United States drank a whopping 50 gallons of soft drinks per year. (50 gallons!) Granted, that was...

I think that you’ll find this surprising. One of the most frequent requests I hear from my patients is this: “Doctor, will you give me a...

My male patients often come to see me with concerns about a low libido (sex drive) and erectile problems. There are a number of possible...

Taking a daily aspirin may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, but is it appropriate for everyone? There are days when you just...

Here we go again. Just as the COVID pandemic numbers were looking manageable and our country was beginning to reopen, along comes...

I’ve been hearing a new expression. A number of my patients, in particular those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, tell me:...

Is chocolate good for us? There is actually quite a lot of literature on this subject! In case you’re in a hurry to grab some right now,...

We all need to eat. Most of us assume that the food we buy is safe. Is this assumption correct? Well…no. Lost productivity and medical...

I am astounded at the variety of sparkling water on the store shelves. Are they a healthful alternative to sodas and other drinks?

Everybody loves to snack. Today’s question isn’t so much whether to do it, but how often is best, and what should we be eating? There is...

Here I am, defending bees. I have been stung twice: once while swimming laps (guess what was on the edge of the pool when my hand reached...

I encourage each and every patient I see to find a way to make exercise a regular part of his or her life. Many forms of exercise involve...

Vaccines for COVID-19 have been in distribution for some eight months now. The goal was to reach “herd immunity” as quickly as possible,...