You Carry APOE4. Now What? A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Brain

APOE4 may raise your risk for Alzheimer’s, but it’s not a life sentence, but it is a signal to act. It is a marker for Alzheimer’s risk. It is not a crystal ball. Just because your test tells you that you’ve got one of the “4” variants doesn’t mean you’re fated to get AD. What it does tell you is that you’re running a greater-than-average risk and that means you need to be that much more diligent about healthy habits and lifestyle, which is a good idea for everybody, no matter what genes they were dealt. Here’s what you need to know.

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Dr. Frank Lipman

Jul 5, 2021

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Become a Chocolate Connoisseur – 9 Ways to Do it Right

Chocolate is one treat that I have few qualms prescribing. When done right, high-quality dark chocolate is akin to a bittersweet multivitamin, capable of reducing oxidative stress (a root cause of illness and aging), countering inflammation, lowering blood pressure, boosting mental focus and cognitive longevity. Score! The secret of this stuff the ancient Mesoamericans called ‘food of the gods’ is its key nutrient-rich ingredient, cacao.

How to Avoid Toxins in Your Cookware

The best rule of thumb when it comes to cookware may be this: look for materials that have been proven safe and effective over hundreds - if not thousands - of years. This means choosing pots and pans made of cast iron, stainless steel, glass, enamel, or ceramic.

Health Coach Tip - Sleep Better for Weight Loss

We are a sleep-deprived nation and it’s time to make sleep a priority. Lack of sleep not only makes you groggy and foggy – it makes you fat. Wondering why? Hormones gone wild!

Effortlessly Upgrade Summertime Health with 7 Tasty Herbal Teas

Everyone loves a good health hack and one of my favorites is tea. While black, green, white and red teas have numerous benefits and are great ways to start the day, herbal teas have loads of pluses too, and no caffeine, so they won’t keep you up at night, no matter when you imbibe. Teas under the herbal umbrella -- made from flowers, dried fruits, spices and herbs -- are rich in antioxidant polyphenols which can help reduce the risk for chronic disease. We’re all for that.

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Health Coach Tip - Meat Labeling 101

Making your meat choices in the store can be confusing, so keep the following tips and definitions in mind. Buy the best meat you can afford. If price is a concern – and yes, the good stuff will invariably be more pricey – then consider buying less, and use meats as an ‘accent’ in stews and soups.

8 Timely Tips to Stay Healthy in Summer’s Heat

Go easy on yourself when summer temperatures climb and the heat rolls in. Wear light-colored clothes, hats and sunglasses and drink plenty of liquids. What else can we do to avoid temperature-related ills? Check out my timely tips to help get you through the heat to come.

The Science Behind the Stretch

When a muscle feels tight — whether it’s because you’ve charged into a new activity, performed repetitive movement patterns, or settled into sedentary postures — you instinctively stretch it out. This might feel great in the moment, but the effect is usually fleeting.

Health Coach Tip - Keep Active Outdoors

Sure, it’s tempting to just put on a big sunhat, find a spot in the shade, and lounge all day, but hey, the summer heat is really no good excuse for a sedentary life. In fact, it’s the perfect time to get outside – the days are longer, work is (mostly) a little less hectic, and weekends out of town are loaded with opportunity!

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