From the Doctor's Desk

The eternal conundrum: how to love food and lose weight at the same time. For too long, we’ve been sold on crash diets and quick fixes, but what if you could indulge in delicious, satisfying meals while still achieving your weight loss goals? The Mediterranean Diet is more than just a diet – it’s a…

When I recently traveled to the Blue Zone island of Ikaria, Greece, I was struck by the islanders’ exceptionally low rates of Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, people over 85 in Ikaria are 75% less likely to develop dementia compared to their counterparts in the US. I traveled to Ikaria to uncover the secrets of the…

As we age, our bodies undergo a range of changes that can lead to chronic inflammation, often referred to as “inflammaging.” This persistent, low-grade inflammation can wreak havoc on our health, contributing to issues like joint pain, cognitive decline, and an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The good news is that one…

Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) and stuffed peppers we prepared in a Greek cooking class when we were there recently The word diet comes from the Greek word diaita, which means lifestyle or “way of life.” For many people following a diet equates to restriction or weight loss or rigid “yes” and “no” foods. But that…