I never go shopping when I’m hungry. People who do are more tempted to buy comforting snacks and unhealthy packaged goods, rather than whole, nutritious and satisfying options. I am very intentional about what I put into my body. So, as a nutritional psychiatrist and author of “This Is Your Brain on Food,” people often …
Looking for a healthy, inexpensive protein that can boost your immune system and help you live longer? Take legumes the next time you go to the grocery store. According to a 2022 study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, replacing red meats and processed foods with legumes, whole grains and vegetables can increase life expectancy …
American health care is awash with rules and practices that make it difficult to improve access. Compared to other developed countries, American patients are underserved, overburdened, and at high risk of not receiving the care they need. Some fixes are obvious. States should continue to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, for example, and …
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As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, I am often asked what foods to eat for a healthy heart. Of course, you don’t have to be a nutritionist to know that you won’t benefit from a hearty diet of cheeseburgers, donuts and fries. But there are a number of popular choices that are …
