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Cognitive Testing: Worth a Try?
Last week you were late to work because you couldn’t find your keys, and...
4 Habits That Help You Prevent Memory Loss
Do you find yourself losing your keys on a too-regular basis? Are you struggling...
Are You Drinking the Best Red Wine for Heart Health
Have you heard about the benefits of drinking red wine but dismissed the claims...
4 Tests for Heart Attack Prevention That Could Save Your Life (Revised 2019)
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for approximately one in three deaths in the United States,...
Celebrate Heart Health Month With These Heart-Strengthening Activities
The heart is one of my primary areas of interest as an integrative physician...
5 Natural Supplements to Increase Sperm Count
If you follow the news, you may have heard about a study published in...
What Is Biohacking and Should I Do It?
I respect the quest for taking advantage of new technology and scientific discoveries in...
Techniques for Building Muscle Mass
Do you feel like you never see the results you want no matter how...
The Best Heart Healthy Snacks on the Go
Eating well is an excellent way to boost overall health, and it can be...
A Modern Approach to Aging Gracefully With These 4 Steps
We all want to believe that we get better with age, but growing older...
Movember Men’s Health Month
November. For many it signals the start of the holiday season, but it’s also...
Are GMO Foods Really Harmful? How to Shop for Non GMO Foods
I’ve written pretty extensively about common foods that could be carcinogenic—you can see my...
6 Important Facts to Know Before Starting a Food Elimination Diet
Do you sometimes feel off after eating but can’t pin down the cause? Have...
How Eating Late at Night Could Be More Harmful Than You Know
I have been more and more convinced about the health benefits of intermittent fasting...
Feeling Old? 9 Signs You Have an Amino Acid Deficiency
Feeling old? Off your game? As I write about here, certain symptoms—joint pain, hearing...
Traveling With the NBA: Helping Players Reach Peak Performance
As an integrative physician practicing in Los Angeles, I often consult with celebrities. But...
How a Morning Ritual Can Make You More Productive
Do you find yourself hitting snooze over and over again every morning? Do you...
5 Supplements That Men Should Think Twice About
I believe in the power of supplements to help you reach your physical and...
Micronutrient Testing: Know Your Body’s Deficiencies And Change Your Health
If you have even a fleeting interest in nutrition, you probably know that the...
4 of the Best Wearable Tech Devices and Which One Is Right for You
There’s a reason the wearable tech business is booming. Devices like fitness trackers and...
Are You in a Slump? Try These 4 Foods That Improve Mood
Feeling low lately? You’re not the only one. According to the World Health Organization,...
Common Foods That Cause Cancer and How to Avoid Them at the Grocery Store
It would be nice if you could trust that everything available at the grocery...
4 Simple Ways to Improve Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, much of the power is in your hands....
The Mindfulness Meditation Apps You Won’t Be Able to Live Without
Regular readers of this blog are likely familiar with my passionate belief in the...
How Much Protein Do I Really Need? Simple Explanation of Protein Intake
Protein. We all know it’s important for our health, but beyond that, things can...
How The Reverse Heart Disease Diet Could Improve Your Health
It’s no secret that eating too much of certain foods may increase your risk...
Telomere Testing: The Benefits of Knowing Your Cellular Age
What are telomeres and what can they tell us about our health? These segments...
The Power of Positive Thinking and Your Health
When Norman Vincent Peale published The Power of Positive Thinking in 1952, the idea...
The Intermittent Fasting Diet: Know the Facts and if You Should Try It
Have you heard people talking about intermittent fasting? Fasting involves organizing your eating into...
Anti-aging for Men: The Best Anti-aging Skincare for Men
If you think guys don’t need to take care of their skin, think again....
Don’t Be Fooled by Health Myths: 5 Facts That Are Completely False
If you’ve ever consulted “Dr. Google” in an attempt to address a health concern,...
Ask Dr. Spar: What Is The Best Pre Workout Supplement For Men?—Part 2
In an earlier post, I talked about some of my favorite pre-workout supplements for...
10 Tips to Live Younger Longer (Revised 2018)
In an earlier post, I listed ten tips to live younger longer. Since many...
Top 5 Heart Health Supplements (Revised 2018)
In an earlier post, I listed some of my favorite supplements for heart health....
Best Ways to Diagnose and Treat ED
While you’re not likely to hear them talking about it in the locker room,...
Top Foods that Cause Cancer (You Probably Think They’re Safe!) (Revised 2018)
When you’re placing items in your cart at the grocery store or reading the...
How Much Longer Will I Live? Key Indicators of Fast Aging (Revised 2018)
Many of us know about the most obvious signs of aging – wrinkles, trouble...
5 Top Supplements For Brain Health (Revised 2018)
As I explain below, aging takes its toll on your cognitive abilities as well...
Best Methods to Slow Male Pattern Baldness
For many of us, it starts with a harmless glance in the mirror that...
What Supplements Should I Take for CrossFit? (Revised 2018)
Whether you’re a dedicated member of a CrossFit “box,” doing Orange Theory, or merely...
Top 10 Best Anti-Aging Supplements for Men (Revised 2019)
It’s a fact of life that no matter how young we feel on the...
Ask Dr. Spar: What Are My Heart Health Test Options?
When it comes to your health, you have more power than you realize. Lifestyle...
Top 5 Supplements to Increase Sex Drive
Supplements can be a powerful tool for helping you achieve your goals, especially when...
Why Do Men Need Doctors? (Podcast Featuring Dr. Myles Spar)
The other day, I sat down with the prestigious Los Angeles-based chiropractor, Dr. Michael...
5 Supplements Everyone Should Take (Revised 2018)
In the post below, I explain that certain supplements are good for everybody, though...
Rev Up Your Fitness Goals for Lasting Wellness with These Simple Tricks
Investing in your health is something every person should do, but many don’t know...
One Week Stress Management Plan
Stress. Between struggling to meet work and family demands and worrying about the state...
Healthy(ish) Drinks for Your Winter Party
My healthy alcohol options for the holidays blog post was so popular, I decided...
Ask Dr. Spar: What Is A Definite Sign Of Overtraining?
It’s no secret that I’m a huge proponent of exercise to improve physical and...
Ask Dr. Spar: What Is The Best Pre Workout Supplement For Men?
I’m not just a physician who works with a lot of athletes—I also regularly...
Dr. Spar’s TED Talk: Change Your Annual Check Up to a “Check in” and Live Longer
As I’m sure many of you have, I’ve been watching Ted Talks (on Technology,...
Human Growth Hormone Cost: More Than Just Money—Part 2
Because our bodies make less growth hormone as we get older, people sometimes wonder...
Heart and Health: 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy This Season
With all the rich meals, sugary treats, and heated political discussions over the dinner...
5 Tips On How to Sleep Better and Deeper
Tired? You’re not the only one. According to a 2016 study by the Centers...
If I’m Going To Drink What Are The Healthiest Alcohol Options?
Whether we’re toasting an achievement, celebrating the holiday season, or simply savoring a snifter...
Depression Stress Anxiety Test: 5 Ways To Self-Diagnose—Part 2
In part one of this series, I discussed the prevalence of depression and anxiety...
How to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and while it can be a happy time...
Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention—What You Need to Know
If you’re a man of a certain age, you’ve probably heard some pretty frightening...
Cancer-Causing Ingredients In Your Bathroom Cabinet
Did you know your personal care products could make you sick? Many of the...
5 Stress Management Training Exercises
Whether it’s the demands of family, pressure at work, our current political climate, or...
Men’s Health: Three Tests That Could Save Your Life
If you’re relying on the basic tests you get at your annual physical to...
What Foods and Supplements Give Me the Best Turmeric Bioavailability?
Have you heard about turmeric? Derived from underground stems of the ginger plant known...
Human Growth Hormone Cost: More Than Just Money—Part 1
Produced by your pituitary gland, natural growth hormone propels our childhood development and helps...
Mindfulness Tools: 5 Smartphone Apps to Help You Stay Mindful
Are you searching for a proven and accessible way to relax? Try mindfulness. As...
Heart and Health: Does Red Yeast Rice Really Work As A Natural Statin?
Have you heard of red yeast rice? Made by culturing rice with strains of...
Corporate Stress Management: How To Manage Stress At Work
Even if you love what you do, chances are your job is one of...
Top 5 Foods for Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention
Want to take care of your heart? Start with your plate. As I explain...
Depression / Stress / Anxiety Test: 5 Ways to Self-Diagnose
Whether dealing with a tight deadline at work, struggling to meet demands from family,...
5 Steps to Looking 10 Years Younger
We all know our appearance doesn’t matter as much as what’s on the inside,...
Heart and Health: How Basic Diet Changes Can Affect Heart Health
You’ve heard about unhealthy foods causing heart problems—some restaurants even give decadent menu items...
IS YOUR LIFE KILLING YOU?
A tight deadline at work, sitting in traffic, falling behind in responding to emails…...
THE MOST STRESSFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Do the holidays and post-election happenings have you stressed out? If you’re so stressed...
EPIGENETICS
If you think genetic predisposition means certain conditions are inevitable, think again. Far from...