What’s the number one thing you can do to keep your mind sharp as you age? It’s probably not what you think—and it’s definitely not in a supplement bottle.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie takes you to mini medical school to break down the latest research on brain health, including insights from the U.S. POINTER study on lifestyle and cognitive function. You’ll learn how exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, social connection, and heart health all impact your brain—and why learning new, challenging skills may be the most overlooked secret to staying mentally sharp.

Plus, Dr. Vickie shares her personal brain-training experiments and gives you practical, evidence-based strategies to protect your brain for decades to come.

Because healthy looks great on you—and so does a sharp mind.

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Dementia Myths

Parasite cleanses are everywhere—from social media to the supplement aisle—but do you actually need one?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie breaks down the science behind parasites, parasitic infections, and the growing claims that a parasite cleanse can fix fatigue, bloating, weight gain, or even prevent cancer.

You’ll learn:

• What parasites really are and how people actually get them

• Which parasitic infections are seen in the U.S. (and which ones aren’t)

• The truth about parasites and cancer risk

• Why common symptoms like gas and bloating are rarely caused by parasites

• What parasite cleanses claim to do—and what the evidence actually shows

• When testing and medical treatment are appropriate

• Where ivermectin fits into the conversation (and where it doesn’t)

If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to “deworm,” this episode separates fact from hype and explains why real diagnosis matters more than internet trends.

Evidence-based medicine, minus the fear tactics—and definitely minus the worms.

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Should You Take a Vitamin D Supplement?

Vitamin D has had quite the reputation makeover. Once overhyped, then dismissed, it’s now back in the spotlight—with better science to guide us.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we break down what vitamin D actually does in your body, why deficiency is so common (even if you love the sunshine), and why more isn’t always better when it comes to supplementation. You’ll learn how vitamin D functions as both a nutrient and a hormone, where you can—and can’t—get it from food, and why blood levels matter more than the number on the supplement bottle.

We also explore emerging research, including personalized dosing studies showing potential benefits for heart health, mood, immune function, and more. If you’re feeling fatigued, moody, getting sick often, or just wondering whether you should be taking vitamin D at all, this episode will help you make an informed, individualized decision.

Because when it comes to vitamin D, the smartest dose is the one that fits you—and healthy really does look great on you.

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