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Essential fatty acids don’t help dry eye—or do they?
“Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye . . . Despite insufficient evidence establishing the effectiveness of omega-3s, clinicians and their patients have been inclined to try the supplements for a variety…read more
Categories:Eye Health General Nutrition Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: How to clean produce
Fresh produce is an important part of a healthful diet, but can harbor bacteria, fungi and other germs along with pesticides and herbicides. Here are some tips on cleaning fresh produce: First, wash your hands well with…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Hemoglobin A1c: What is it, and why does it matter?
“Most commonly people are told that having an A1c of 5.6 – 5.8% should be considered normal, but these levels already put you in the second highest category for brain shrinkage! I believe that, based on this…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Why does my husband fall asleep after meals?
Q: What is causing my husband to fall asleep two hours after a meal every day? He is 78 years old and in excellent health and takes no medication. A: There are many reasons a meal can induce sleepiness. …read more
Categories:Diabetes Food Sensitivity General Nutrition Sleep
Are your medications getting you down?
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has disturbing implications for Americans who take prescription and over-the-counter drugs, often many at the same time: They can significantly increase the risk of depression. Moreover, the number of…read more
Categories:Depression/Anxiety General Medicine Medications
Leyla Weighs In: 10 supplements to help you reach your weight loss goals
Summer is here and the time is right to get serious about your weight loss goals. Here are some of my recommendations: EGCG – Containing the highest-potency pure green tea extract available, EGCG enhances thermogenesis (fat-burning) and is…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Supplements
Less is more: The rise of overtreatment in the 21st Century
The country doctor of the early 20th Century had very few tools to address patients’ complaints. Armed with a few simple medications and some basic surgical techniques, they often had to rely on reassurance and bedside manner…read more
Categories:Cancer General Medicine Heart Disease Medications
Ask Leyla: Help! Why can’t I lose weight post-menopause?
Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times a week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise, but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until…read more
Categories:Menopause Nutrition and Weight Women’s Health
Diet and depression: A better plan for mental health?
Could the food we consume impact our risk for mood disorders and depression? It’s a fascinating question, and one we should absolutely be exploring further. Today, I want to look at a study from the journal Psychiatry Research,…read more
Categories:Depression/Anxiety General Nutrition
The honest truth about green tea extracts and liver toxicity
I’m a big fan of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a green tea catechin with many applications that I’ll enumerate below. I take it myself, and I recommend it to my patients and listeners. So I was especially dismayed…read more
Categories:Liver disease Supplements
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she…
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More mask misdirection (and some possible clarity): I’m finally getting a handle on this mask…
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We are living in unprecedented and unpredictable times. It seems every day brings new recommendations…
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