Traditionally, Thanksgiving Day marks a celebration and expression of gratitude. Gratitude and acknowledgement for all of the positive aspects in your life during which you acknowledge your basic needs being met (e.g., a roof over your head to sleep, clean water, food), the material goods in your life, friends, family and loved ones. Many studies…
If you’re reading my blog, you’re probably not fully aware of what is happening right now and you are distracted by a torrent of thoughts and feelings. Researchers from Harvard University have found that people spend 46.9% of their waking time thinking about something other than what they’re doing and that this generally leads to…
Research challenging the ‘cholesterol hypothesis’ concludes benefits from statin therapy have been exaggerated and ‘bad’ cholesterol isn’t the enemy. Research challenging the ‘cholesterol hypothesis’ concludes benefits from statin therapy have been exaggerated and ‘bad’ cholesterol isn’t the enemy. You may have heard there are two types of cholesterol. One is good while the other is…
Arjun Walia December 11, 2015 Below is a TEDx talk given by Mark Mattson, the current Chief of the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute on Aging. He is also a professor of Neuroscience at The Johns Hopkins University, and one of the foremost researchers in the area of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying…
Previous studies report that metabolism is negatively affected by sleep loss, with sleep loss linked to an increased risk of obesity and type-2 diabetes. Jonathan Cedernaes, from Uppsala University (Sweden), and colleagues studied 15 healthy normal-weight men who on two separate occasions came to the lab for almost 2-night long stays. During the second night…
International Scientist Appeal on Electromagnetic Fields, Martin Blank, PhD Spokesperson
by Erin Zagursky | June 18, 2015 Psychologists have traditionally looked to the mind to help people living with mental health issues. But a recent study led by William & Mary researchers shows that the stomach may also play a key role, suggesting that the old adage “you are what you eat” is more than a…
Coral Gables al Dia February 2014 discussing nutrigenomics, food cravings and optimal health. Miami New Times Probiotic Supplements: Should You Be Popping Bacteria Pills? Tampa Highlands Today Eating Local Will Require Flexibility. América TeVé El Miami on “Los Arrebatados” appearing as invited guest contributing to panel discussion and talking about my book “How Benefit Finding…