What Is the Best Diet After 40?

Tuesday, April 1 -  Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, Doug and Dr. Ken start with some good news from the world of medicine with a breakthrough in Parkinson’s research of a brain stimulator giving new hope for patients as it’s set to be made available at hospitals throughout the country as a new era begins in treating this illness. Continuing with good news, the FDA has approved a new treatment for Crohn’s disease, and update on what RFK Jr. is doing in banning ingredients that are bad for us yet continued to be in our foods, and discussing how a person should eat in middle age to protect their health as they grow older with the clear winner (out of a 30-year study) being The Harvard Diet — also known as the Healthy Eating Plate or Alternative Healthy Eating Index, is a dietary pattern based on research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health emphasizing the consumption of nutrient-rich foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and healthy fats) while limiting unhealthy ones (red and processed meats, sugary drinks, sodium, and refined grains). Plus, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss advice on managing tinnitus with dietary changes, Oprah’s special on menopause, Dr. Ken’s recommendation on plant-based foods to reduce hot flashes, dealing with COVID-19 in a post pandemic world, pros and cons of taking Apple Cider Vinegar to lower blood sugar, the connection between tattoos and bladder cancer, and the debate of heat vs ice in pain management. The gentlemen discuss that, too. Website: GoodDayHealthShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks