Here’s why I consider it the holy grail of longevity-boosting foods: One cup of blueberries contains 16% of the daily value of vitamin C, which is known to boost eye health. Vitamin C can help prevent age-related macular degeneration and reduce cellular oxidative stress in the retina, essentially making your eyes less susceptible to decline. … Read more
As tempting as it is, junk food is one of the biggest enemies of heart health. And as a cardiologist, there’s one type of junk food in particular that you’ll never see me eating: chips. From nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips to crunchy corn puffs to potato crisps, these are some of the most popular … Read more
As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in a tucked-away corner of Nicoya, Costa Rica, I may have found the world’s healthiest breakfast. Under a red-tiled roof, a dozen or so people of … Read more
As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in a tucked-away corner of Nicoya, Costa Rica, I may have found the world’s healthiest breakfast. Under a red-tiled roof, a dozen or so people of … Read more
ZenShui/Odilon Dimier | Getty I’ve spent 20 years as a longevity researcher and regenerative medicine doctor, and one of the most common questions I get is what kind of supplements I take to slow down the aging process. The supplement I take every day for the past few years is taurine, an essential amino acid … Read more
1. Meats and fish Beef, chicken and fish are great for protein, and they can double as rich sources of choline. Beef liver is one of the highest available food sources of choline, which makes sense, as the liver is the organ that produces choline. Just three ounces provide 356 milligrams of choline. Some other … Read more
Many people might describe certain foods like chocolate, cheese or potato chips as “guilty pleasures.” As a nutritionist, however, my goal is to help folks eliminate guilt from their relationship with food. I tell everyone I work with that they can have all the things they love as part of their diets. The key is … Read more
Like every parent, I know how hard it is to care for a sick kid. It involves a heady mix of emotions: fear, love, confusion, concern and sadness. And when your child is ill, the last thing you need is to be overwhelmed by conflicting information or unsolicited advice. You just want them to get … Read more
Chajamp Champ| Getty Images Inflammation is an essential process that increases blood flow to an infected area of the body, and carries in immune system cells to heal it. But it can be uncomfortable, and chronic inflammation can damage healthy cells while creating a series of unpleasant symptoms such as joint stiffness, muscle pain and … Read more
As a Nigerian raised in Austin, Texas, I always thought the best things in life were reserved for the ultra-wealthy. But anyone can access joie. Here’s what French people do differently than Americans to cultivate joie de vivre: Without knowing it, my first visit to Paris — a single day of aimlessly wandering around on … Read more