THOMAS HEALTH BLOG Posts

It’s been called the “sunshine vitamin,” yet most people (including those living in sunny Florida) are highly deficient in vitamin D. The evidence is now overwhelming. Low blood levels of…

It’s been heralded as the world’s healthiest diet, and it’s the one diet that works for nearly everyone. It’s called the Mediterranean diet and it is based on the cooking…

Growing evidence indicates that the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, are associated with over 300 adverse side effects, including a weakening of the heart muscle, and an increased risk of…

According to a new study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, it’s a myth that a cup of coffee is needed to make your brain more alert in the morning. The…

According to a study in a recent edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine, a low-carbohydrate diet heavy on animal protein and fat is associated with greater long-term mortality, while…

Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal process­ing. Often they’re organic, and rarely (if ever) should they con­tain additives. Here’s a…

A large belly has been associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, but new research published recently in the Annals of Neurology has found that people with…