DrWadeMcKenna

02/18/2026

Beef tallow isn’t outdated — it’s what kitchens used before factories took over. For generations it fueled families, supported hormones, and handled high heat without turning toxic. The fear didn’t start in your body… it started in marketing. Real food always makes a comeback.

02/18/2026

Yes please and Thank You very much!!

Research in neuroscience confirms that practicing gratitude leverages neuroplasticity to physically and chemically reshape your brain.

Each act of gratitude exercises neural circuits in the prefrontal cortex (responsible for emotional regulation) and the medial prefrontal cortex (linked to learning and decision-making). Over time, these pathways become more dominant, making optimism your “default” setting.

Humans naturally scan for threats. Gratitude counteracts this by reducing activity in the amygdala, the brain’s fear center. This lowers your immediate stress response and helps you recover faster from setback.

Expressing thanks also triggers the release of dopamine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters create a “virtuous cycle” - the more you practice, the more your brain seeks out things to be thankful for to get that natural “high”.

Regular gratitude practice can also significantly reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, leading to better overall health.

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02/18/2026

Parkinson’s disease affects both movement and thinking, and cognitive decline often reduces independence faster than tremor or stiffness alone

Long-term weekly dance participation helped people with Parkinson’s maintain stronger thinking skills compared to inactive peers

Cognitive benefits from dance became clear after about two years and depended on consistency rather than workout intensity

Dance supported brain health by combining movement, balance, memory, rhythm, and emotional engagement in a single activity

Protecting sleep, lowering toxic stress, fueling your brain properly, and getting regular sunlight help reinforce the brain benefits of movement

02/18/2026

Corteva says it’s discontinuing Enlist Duo, an herbicide that combined glyphosate with one of the chemicals used in Agent Orange, the Vietnam-era defoliant that left a long trail of harm.

If this sounds like ancient history, it isn’t. Enlist Duo has been used on millions of acres of US farm fields, and it has been approved by the EPA for use on food crops.

Environmental groups have spent more than a decade challenging that approval, arguing the risks were underestimated. A federal court invalidated the approval in 2020, and the EPA later renewed the registration in 2022. Now the manufacturer is stepping away from this specific product.

The bigger issue is the one we keep avoiding.

We built an agricultural model that treats chemistry as the default answer to problems created by the model itself, monocrops, depleted soil, and an arms race against resistant weeds. Then we act surprised when the “solution” becomes the next problem.

The bar for safety in our food system should be higher than this.

02/18/2026

Nutrition officials are now quietly conceding — with high confidence that industrial seed oils should never have been promoted the way they were.

There’s no press conference or public reckoning, just a gradual retreat from decades of certainty.

These oils replaced traditional fats not because they were superior, but because they fit industrial food systems better.

As their use expanded, chronic metabolic illness became increasingly common. This moment isn’t about outrage — it’s about clarity.

When guidance shifts silently after years of confidence, it suggests that the original certainty may never have been as solid as it appeared.

02/10/2026

Fructose Is Fueling Cancer Increase

By Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen, MDs

What do Hawaiian Punch, ketchup, and sweet and sour dipping sauce have in common? They all enhance tumor growth because they contain high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

We’ve been telling people to avoid HFCS for years because it messes with blood sugar regulation, contributes to weight gain, and increases levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides as it raises your risk for fatty liver disease and diabetes.

But if all that isn’t enough to convince you of its dangers, a new study in the journal Nature shows that HFCS increases the volume of circulating nutrients that cancer cells feast on to grow.

This is concerning because Americans consume 15 times more fructose than they did 100 years ago, and that means they are overfeeding tumor cells as they overfeed themselves.

That may be why researchers have observed that certain cancers have become increasingly more prevalent — especially in people younger than 50.

Here’s the smart move if you have cancer: Avoid fructose — both HFCS and plain — in prepared and processed foods.

And for everyone else, don’t make your body a happy hunting ground for cells that are mutating into cancer.

Ditch all added sugars and syrups. For a sweet treat, enjoy 1 ounce of 70% dark chocolate daily.

And for more information on how to make smart food choices that keep you healthier and younger longer, check out Dr. Mike’s books “What to Eat When” and “The What to Eat When Cookbook.”
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About the Doctors:

Dr. Mike Roizen is chief wellness officer emeritus at Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Mehmet Oz is professor emeritus at Columbia University. Together they have written 11 New York Times bestsellers.

02/10/2026

The “clean” smell in many perfumes, shampoos, body washes, and lotions is often anything but clean.

Synthetic fragrances act like endocrine disruptors in the body, meaning they can interfere with your hormones in serious ways. Over time, this can show up as estrogen dominance in women, lower testosterone in men, gut imbalance, chronic inflammation, and even an increased risk of breast cancer.

I’ve learned that protecting your hormones isn’t just about what you eat…it’s also about what you put on your skin every single day.

Look for fragrance-free or naturally scented products from clean brands like Primally Pure, Clearstem, or Dime Beauty Co. You can also keep things simple and use pure essential oils like lavender or citrus instead of synthetic perfumes.

There’s so much in our world today that can cause absolute hormonal chaos. If you’re ready to learn how to balance your hormones naturally, comment ‘HORMONE’ and I’ll send you my free class with the best foods, herbs, and habits to make real changes in your health.

02/10/2026

Eating two Brazil nuts daily is one of the cheapest ways to create a massive impact on your health.

Many of the foods we eat deplete selenium, but just 2 Brazil nuts per day provide 1000% of the recommended dietary allowance.

The selenium in Brazil nuts has so many benefits, including supporting the following:
-Skin health
-Normal insulin production
-Liver health
-Mitochondrial health and function
-Anxiety prevention

Find out more about Brazil nuts, along with 6 other healthy foods you need in your diet: https://drbrg.co/4t8AtGJ

02/10/2026

A new study of 32,000+ women found citrus helps support mood through the gut-brain connection. 🍊🍋

Women with the highest citrus intake had a 22% lower risk of depression compared to those who ate the least. But the researchers didn’t stop there, they also discovered how this works.

Citrus fruits (like oranges and grapefruit) increase the abundance of a key gut microbe called Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. This microbe produces compounds that enhance serotonin and dopamine availability in the gut: two neurotransmitters essential for emotional well-being.

In fact, F. prausnitzii was consistently lower in people with depression, across two independent cohorts. And the more citrus people consumed, the more this microbe thrived.

What you eat feeds the bacteria that shape your thoughts, feelings, and resilience.

DOI: 10.1186/s40168-024-01961-3

02/10/2026

Resistance training was shown to be more effective than cardio for improving insulin sensitivity and reducing fat accumulation, making it a powerful strategy for preventing diabetes and obesity

Endurance exercise strengthened cardiovascular and immune function, helping older adults maintain youthful, energetic immune cells that recover faster from illness and stress

Overdoing intense workouts — especially high-volume cardio — increases stress hormones and reverses many of exercise’s benefits, while shorter, moderate sessions support steady progress without burnout

Combining brief strength sessions with moderate daily movement creates the ideal balance for stabilizing blood sugar, boosting mitochondrial energy production and improving overall metabolic health