From the Doctor's Desk

The Mediterranean Diet is arguably the healthiest diet on the planet. It is the best-studied and most evidence-based diet to prevent chronic disease and reduce all cause mortality. It was first defined 70 years ago when it was noted that people in the Mediterranean regions (particularly poorer parts) had less heart disease and longer life…

A study of nearly 26,000 women found that those who followed this type of diet had 25% less risk of developing heart disease over the course of 12 years. The study found that changes in inflammation, blood sugar, and body mass index were the biggest drivers. How the Mediterranean Diet Reduces Heart Disease Risk: Reduction…

I couldn’t help but notice a common thread that wove its way through the local Greek cuisine. Time and time again, I saw three foods emerge as staples in the Ikarian diet: fresh herbs, wild greens, and olive oil. Whether I was sitting down to a meal with a local family, visiting a bustling market,…

The longest lived people aren’t doing CrossFit or living off $15 protein shakes. Their secrets are a lot more… human. On my morning walks in Greece, I’d watch groups of women swimming together in the sea.  It was beautiful- one of my favorite memories of my trip. It struck me how these swims weren’t just…