DIY Health

Jim Blanchard

What that daily drink does to your brain’s age

Let’s say, for the sake of argument, you’re a rule follower when it comes to alcohol… Every night, you uncork a bottle of wine, pour a reasonable sized glass, and put the bottle in the fridge. You practice the kind of drinking that everyone tells you is safe (or maybe even beneficial) from a health […]

Jim Blanchard

A cardiologist’s 10 tips for eating heart-healthy on a budget

There’s a pervasive myth out there that healthy foods are prohibitively expensive. I’m here to tell you that the opposite is true — at least, it can be true! Most people can actually save money by eating better. If you resolved to improve your eating habits, but don’t want to break the bank, here are my tips on […]

Jim Blanchard

8 foods most likely to trigger diarrhea

I have a sensitive gut. Fairly often, I’ll eat something and have a stomach reaction… Like the time I ate greasy carnival food against my better judgement. But I’ve also eaten something seemingly healthy (like a kale salad) that caused me quite a bit of gastrointestinal distress… or something I’ve eaten a million times without […]