We live in an increasingly screen-filled world, and while most Americans report serious screen fatigue, our modern work and lifestyle habits make bathing in blue light nearly impossible to avoid. In a particularly grim statistic, researchers estimate that the average US adult will spend the equivalent of 44 years of their life looking at screens. […]
These 5 powerful antioxidants may help protect against cancer
About one in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. While many factors, such as age and family history, are beyond our control, we can lower the risk of cancer with a healthy diet. Free radicals, reactive chemicals that damage our cells, are believed to contribute to the development of cancer. Antioxidants protect the […]
Wellness trends for the extreme (and the rich) – including poison frog
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement, right? And as biohacking techniques like cold showers and intermittent fasting go mainstream, New York City’s most dedicated health seekers are venturing into more extreme territory. HigherDose co-founder Lauren Berlingeri (left), seen here with Lydia Moynihan, breaks down some of the more extreme trends in […]
The truth about why we’re ‘hungry’ – and the 5 best foods to keep you full
QUESTION: Hello Dr. Zac, I’m writing on behalf of my girlfriend who has been absolutely intolerable to live with since she started a restrictive diet to lose weight. She restricts her food intake and it really reflects in her personality. Everything I do seems to set it off, from my breathing to the way I […]