While positive mental states may be associated with less stress and more resilience to infection, positive well-being might also be accompanied by a healthy lifestyle. Michael Greger accompanyhealthyinfection Change image and share on social
Simply switching to a healthy, plant-based diet can lessen stroke risk by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure, flooding your body with antioxidants and improving blood flow. Michael Greger antioxidantbaseblood Change image and share on social
As a physician specializing in nutrition, my priority is to the health of the public. Michael Greger healthnutritionphysician Change image and share on social
People tend to eat poorly because it's convenient; it's what's around them. But you can make the switch. I think the way to do that is to just make fruits and vegetables as convenient as possible to eat. Michael Greger convenienteatfruit share on social
In a Harvard University study, the diets of nearly 1,000 women were analysed before their morning melatonin levels were measured. Meat consumption was the only food significantly associated with lower melatonin production, for reasons that are as yet unknown. Michael Greger 000analyseconsumption share on social
A good way to adjust to a healthier diet is to think of three meals you enjoy that are largely plant-based. Pasta with tomato sauce can be tweaked to whole-grain pasta with added vegetables. Michael Greger addadjustbase Change image and share on social
For women, eating just two handfuls of nuts a week may extend their lives as much as by jogging four hours a week. Michael Greger eatextendhandful Change image and share on social
Although even light exercise is associated with a lowered risk of some other types of cancer, for breast cancer, it appears that leisurely strolls don't appear to cut it. Michael Greger appearbreastcancer Change image and share on social
The benefits of a healthier diet are far-reaching because they also equate to fewer animals being bred into inhumane factory farm conditions and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Michael Greger animalbenefitbreed Change image and share on social
Broccoli is incredible. It can prevent DNA damage and metastatic cancer spread; activate defences against pathogens and pollutants; help to prevent lymphoma; boost the enzymes that detox your liver; target breast cancer stem cells; and reduce the risk of prostate cancer progression. Michael Greger activateboostbreast share on social
