Research of the Week An IL-6 inhibitor shows benefit in slowing down the coronavirus cytokine storm. Researchers laying the groundwork for a meat tax. Mice “pre-loaded” with corn oil experience an “extended course of lung injury” after being exposed to endotoxin. Peter Attia (and colleagues) wonders if we’re missing a readily available treatment option. How the lockdowns are affecting the...
Are you feeling a little on edge lately? You're not the only one. But thankfully, we have fellow health crusaders to help us navigate this increasingly fear-based landscape. Returning to the show this week is Dr. David Perlmutter, and I'm thrilled to say that joining us, as well, is his son, Dr. Austin Perlmutter.Powered by...
More than 60 percent of our incoming clients say they struggle with emotional or stress eating. And that was before the global pandemic. Whether out of stress, anxiety, sadness, boredom, or grief, it’s understandable why we turn to food for comfort. Food offers a pretty great—if very temporary—solution to our suffering. Eating feels good. It sets off a cascade of...
A healthy lifestyle is never effortless. Only for many of us, it feels unusually hard right now. Shockingly so, perhaps. Yes, stress, overwhelm, and depression may all be contributing factors. But there’s also a good chance something else happened: The pandemic just broke your “system.” We know: That sounds like a plot twist from Westworld. Stick with us, though, because it’s about...
Editor’s note: This post was written before the insanity and reality/tragedy of COVID-19 set in. Coincidentally, some of the items are awesome for home learning and independent play, so hopefully they’re extra useful to you and your family. My daughter just turned five. And it’s still blowing my mind — despite the multiple birthday parties...
Editor’s note: This post was largely written before the insanity and reality/tragedy of COVID-19 set in around the world. The first time I had a spritz was in Italy. I was in Venice with my then boyfriend (now husband) and it was what the bartender recommended at the hotel bar. One sip and I was...
There have been a few moments during this pandemic that make me think, “Clearly, this is what I’ve been training for.” Working from home? Been doing it since Dubya was in office. Meal planning? Maybe I haven’t been great at it, but it’s something I’ve been trying to do for years — although I have...
Every single one of us has gone through difficult times in our lives. But sometimes, something comes along that shatters everything. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re collectively facing something we’ve never experienced before. For many of us, nothing feels safe or stable any more—simple activities, human interaction, our daily routines, even the air we breathe. People are getting very...
We have a workout experiment for you. It’s simple. It’s effective. And it’s tailor-made for people who work from home. If that’s your situation right now, there may be no better time to try it. Give it a shot, and it might help you: Move more frequently throughout your day for better overall health Make working out seem “easier” while...
No one has ever been through anything exactly like THIS. It’s so universal, we don’t even have to name THIS. Everyone just gets it. Of course, we want to tell coaches… “We’re here to help.” But frankly, that phrase jumped the shark about two days ago. And you’re probably sick of it. So what good advice can we offer? We’re not really...