Can Your Diet Cause You To Lose Your Mind?

Cognitive-Decline

What Is A Mind-Healthy Lifestyle?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Most of us look forward to our golden years – that mystical time when we will be free from the workday pressures and have more time to spend with friends and family doing the things we love. But cognitive decline can cast a dark cloud over those expectations. By ...

Can You Lose Weight Without Going On A Diet?

New Year Diet

8 Tips For Eating Less Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  You have just made your New Year’s resolutions, and weight loss is probably near the top of the list. You may be considering the latest new diet fad – never mind that you’ve tried lots of diets in the past and have always regained the weight you lost. Perhaps ...

Which Diet Is Best?

Tips For Loosing Weight And Keeping It Off Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Diet season starts in just a few days! Like millions of Americans, you will probably be setting a goal to eat healthier, lose weight, or both. But which diet is best? Vegan, Paleo, Keto, 360, Intermittent Fasting, low-carb, low fat – the list is endless. And ...

Can Vegans Have Strong Bones?

Healthy Bone

When Is Supplementation Important?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Whole food, vegan diets are incredibly healthy. They have a low caloric density, which can help you maintain a healthy weight. They are anti-inflammatory, which can help prevent all the “itis” diseases. They are associated with reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Plus a recent study has shown ...

Is Dairy Bad For Your Heart?

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Is Dairy Right For You?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We have been told for years that dairy foods are good for us. They are part of the USDA five food groups. In fact, they are part of the dietary recommendations of every government and most health organizations across the world. And dairy foods are nutritious. They are excellent ...

Can Artificial Sweeteners Make You Hungry?

Artificial Sweeteners

Why Is There So Much Confusion About Artificial Sweeteners?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney When artificial sweeteners were first introduced over 100 years ago, we were promised they would end obesity. We didn’t have to change our diets. We could just substitute calorie-free artificial sweeteners for sugar in all our favorite foods. Since then, both consumption of artificial sweeteners ...

Relief From Holiday Stress Headaches

Treatment For Pain In Your Temples  Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney  Happy Thanksgiving. A Time To Count Our Blessings It’s hard to believe that the holidays are upon us, this year just flew by!  I imagine we have all had ups and downs this year.  COVID is still here, albeit changing form ...

Is Diabetes Increasing In Our Children?

Why Is Diabetes Increasing In Our Children?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Last week I shared a study documenting the alarming increase in ultraprocessed food consumption by our children and the effect it was having on their health (https://www.chaneyhealth.com/healthtips/are-we-killing-our-children-with-kindness/). For example, childhood obesity is closely linked to ultraprocessed food consumption. In case you don’t understand why that is, here ...

Are We Killing Our Children With Kindness?

fast food

The Danger Of Ultraprocessed Foods  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney It breaks my heart when I see a mom and her children in the checkout line of a supermarket with a cart filled with sodas, sweets, and convenience foods and devoid of fresh fruits and vegetables – or when I see fast food restaurants packed with parents and ...

How Does Red Meat Cause Colon Cancer?

Grilled Hamburgers

How Can You Decrease Your Risk Of Colon Cancer?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Both red meat and processed meat consumption are associated with increased risk of colon cancer. But the strength of that association differs between the two. Processed meat has been classified as a carcinogen by the IARC*, indicating the evidence that processed meat causes colon cancer ...

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