Mental health can be just as important as physical health - and major depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
We need to boost our intake of healthy plant foods and reduce our dependence on animal-based foods. — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
“state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
You can be in excellent physical shape, with low cholesterol, a healthy body weight and good overall physical fitness - but that… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
The Iowa Women's Health Study, which has followed more than 35,000 women for decades, found eating more broccoli, cauliflower, kale and other… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
Despite the growing evidence of health benefits associated with coffee consumption, I still don't recommend my patients drink it - not because… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
As a physician specializing in nutrition, my priority is to the health of the public. — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
“Global spending for prescription drugs is surpassing $ 1 trillion annually, with the United States accounting for about one-third of this market.” — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
While positive mental states may be associated with less stress and more resilience to infection, positive well-being might also be accompanied by… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
While consumers may be more shocked by pink slime or the feeding of Prozac to poultry, the routine feeding of millions of pounds of… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
Studies of immigration show that this resistance to heart disease is not just something in African or Chinese genes. When people move from low-risk… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
When I was a child, doctors sent my grandmother home in a wheelchair to die. Diagnosed with end-stage heart disease, she already had so… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
The USDA is tasked with managing and promoting agriculture - including the well-funded animal agriculture industry - so it's pulled into a tug-of-war every… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
“Most deaths in the United States are preventable, and they are related to what we eat. 4” — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
Without enough nitric oxide, your arteries can stiffen, raising blood pressure and your risk of heart attack. — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
We should all be eating fruits and vegetables as if our lives depend on it - because they do. — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
Sometimes it feels like there aren't enough hours in a day to get everything done. — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
You have to build up to green smoothies. Everyone loves fruit smoothies: you can add a handful of baby spinach to a fruit smoothie… — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
“minutes of vigorous activity (such as jogging or active sports) each day.” — Michael Greger Copy Share Image
