Two Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

There are two good ways to lower your blood pressure on your own. Eat less salt and exercise.



There are two good ways to lower your blood pressure on your own. Eat less salt and exercise.

You hear about the risks and financial cost of weight loss drugs. These are two downsides you don't hear about often.

The Secret to Willpower Until about eight years ago, I struggled with my weight. If you’ve known me for years, you remember how many times I gained and lost weight. My relatives, and sometimes my friends, made fun of me…

Alcohol and Obesity There are many risks of alcohol. We all know about drinking and driving and the development of liver disease. Other risks are accidents in the home, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and dementia. Alcohol increases the risk of…

Begin with the End in Mind. It doesn't guarantee success, but without a specific goal, you are likely to fail.

Is everything unhealthy? Yes, everything has a risk.

How to Create a Habit. Choose what you want to to and make it the default. Only opt out if you have something important.

What Is the Best Sweetener? I am frequently asked about sweeteners. Are they safe? Remember that everything has a downside and a risk. Eating a lot of sugar, the original sweetener, leads to obesity and diabetes. Even fruits and vegetables…

Why do carbohydrates matter? They cause weight gain. Without bad carbs, calories don’t matter. For years, we learned that we gained weight and fat by taking in more calories than we burned. Calories in–calories out. That is not true. I…

Two Simple Healthy Habits I am amazed how two simple healthy habits can set me up for the day. Healthy habits build on each other. You do one, and it leads to the next. You feel stupid if you do…