by Dr. John Bartemus | May 4, 2017 | podcasts
It’s commonly thought that sleep apnea is simply a problem of obesity or structural issues that interfere with breathing. However, a commonly overlooked cause of sleep apnea in men and women is the brain. When the brain is not functioning properly, this can interfere... by Dr. John Bartemus | May 1, 2017 | podcasts
Recent studies have shown rice can be dangerously high in inorganic arsenic, particularly rice grown in the southern United States. This is bad news for gluten-free people who eat rice-based products — one study showed people on a gluten-free diet have twice as much... by Dr. John Bartemus | Apr 29, 2017 | podcasts
Humans have been fasting for millennia, either for religious or spiritual reasons or simply due to lack of food. Today, a new form of fasting called intermittent fasting is increasingly popular among those seeking it’s anti-aging and health benefits. Intermittent... by Dr. John Bartemus | Apr 29, 2017 | podcasts
Skyrocketing suicide rates: Brain-based prevention tips While death rates from cancer, heart disease and even homicide have gone down in the last 20 years, the suicide rate in the United States has risen sharply. Suicide is one of the 10 leading causes of death in the... by Dr. John Bartemus | Apr 24, 2017 | podcasts
Gluten-free folks accustomed to eating rice-based gluten-free breads, pastas, cereals, and other substitutes may be consuming dangerously high levels of arsenic. In fact, a 2017 study showed people consuming rice-based products on a regular basis showed almost twice... by Dr. John Bartemus | Apr 21, 2017 | podcasts
Although genetics play a role in memory loss, that doesn’t mean you have to be a helpless victim to the ravages of brain degeneration. By taking action right away if you notice memory loss, you can reverse your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s before it’s too late....