Mental health can be just as important as physical health - and major depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses. Michael Greger commonlydepressiondiagnose Change image and share on social
Many people assume the diseases that kill us are pre-programmed into our genes. High blood pressure by 55, heart attacks at 60, maybe cancer at 70, and so on... But for most of the leading causes of death, our genes usually account for only 10-20 per cent of risk. Michael Greger accountassumeattack 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
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
Good news for orange lovers: citrus fruit intake has been associated with reduced stroke risk. Michael Greger citrusfruitgood Change image and share on social
Oregano is such an antioxidant-rich herb that researchers decided to see if it could reduce the DNA-damaging effects of radiation. Michael Greger antioxidantdamagedecide Change image and share on social
Everyone feels sad occasionally. A full range of emotions is part of what makes us human. Michael Greger emotionfeltfull Change image and share on social
Despite the growing evidence of health benefits associated with coffee consumption, I still don't recommend my patients drink it - not because it's not healthy, but because there are even healthier choices. Michael Greger benefitchoicecoffee share on social
Physical activity is considered a promising preventive measure against breast cancer - not only because it helps with weight control but because exercise tends to lower circulating estrogen levels. Michael Greger activitybreastcancer Change image and share on social
Sometimes it feels like there aren't enough hours in a day to get everything done. Michael Greger dayfelthour Change image and share on social
