Tobacco smoke contains chemicals that weaken the body's immune system, making it more susceptible to disease and handicapping its ability to destroy cancer cells. Michael Greger abilitybodycancer Change image and share on social
Certain foods, such as meat, appear to harbour toxic bacteria - known as endotoxins - that can trigger inflammation in your arteries, even when food is fully cooked. Michael Greger arterybacteriumcook Change image and share on social
Popeye was right about spinach: dark green, leafy vegetables are the healthiest food on the planet. As whole foods go, they offer the most nutrition per calorie. Michael Greger caloriedarkfood Change image and share on social
In nature, disease-causing strains of avian influenza rarely spread far because the birds sicken and die before they can fly to spread it to others. Michael Greger avianbirdcause Change image and share on social
Sick animals can lead to sick people. Michael Greger animalleadpeople Change image and share on social
As you eat more healthily, your palate changes - it's amazing. Your taste buds constantly adapt: from minute to minute, in fact. If you drank orange juice right now, it would taste sweet. But if you first ate some sweets then drank the same juice, it could taste unpleasantly bitter. Michael Greger adaptamazebitter share on social
Five hours a week of vigorous aerobic exercise can lower estrogen and progesterone exposure by about 20 per cent. Michael Greger aerobiccentestrogen Change image and share on social
You can buy turmeric from any supermarket - or get it raw from Asian shops and grate a quarter of an inch of the root into your food. There's evidence to suggest raw turmeric may have greater anti-inflammatory effects, while cooked turmeric offers better DNA protection. Michael Greger antiasianbuy share on social
As you age, your blood pressure tends to get higher. Michael Greger agebloodhigh 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