Dr. Greene’s Blog

Great Food Can Improve Brain Development (Even Before Birth)
Mediterranean diet has been linked to better cognitive function, better memory, better mood, and better quality of life. This study shows the earlier you start the better.…

Bridging the Gap: La Conexión’s Impact in the Philippines
From the Philippines: La Conexión bridges the gap in healthcare with ongoing support from remote healthcare experts to empower local healthcare providers and improve the overall well-being of these c…

La Conexión: Global connections for better health
La Conexión - making connections between eager expert clinicians and local resources in underserved communities.…

5 Things Parents Should Look for in Their Children’s Medical Records
Getting ahold of your children’s medical records has never been easier – or more important. Children's medical records offer valuable information!…

COVID-Bivalent Booster for Children: Should your child get one?
The COVID-bivalent booster may make it a bit less likely that children get sick but does the risk-benefit profile make it a good choice for your child?…

Reducing Viral Spread in Schools: France Makes Proactive Move to Measure and Reduce CO2 Levels in School and Daycare
One way of reducing viral spread in schools is to keep CO2 levels in the "green" range. Measuring CO2 levels and taking steps to keep them below 1000 ppm can reduce viral spread, and boost energy and …

TLC Todd-versations: Todd Linsky in Conversation with Dr. Alan Greene
Join Todd Linsky and Dr. Greene as they discuss everything from the pediatric roots of longevity to the importance of nutrition in health.…

Cool Medical Tools
Dr. Alan Greene shares his most recent "Cool Medical Tools" with author, world traveler, and futurist, Kevin Kelly on the Cool Tools podcast.…

Farm to Taste: Nourishing your microbiome
In this episode of Farm to Taste, we'll take you behind the scenes of a 150-year-old pandemic that changed the way we think about food.…

Dr. Greene’s Guide to Holiday Toy Selection
The sheer amount of trendy, expensive, and fancy toys can be overwhelming. Here is Dr. Greene's Guide to Toy Selection for your child.…

Surprising Infant Formula Ingredients
Dr. Greene is interviewed by Laura Modi about important infant formula including some surprising infant formula ingredients.…

Free Universal School Meals: A Crucial Public Health and Social Justice Move for California and the Nation
Expanding free universal school meals is a massive win for public health and social justice. California is now the first state to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students for the…

Normal Toddler Behavior vs ADHD
An official diagnosis of ADHD can be hard to pinpoint especially in kids under the age of four. Learn how to tell the difference between normal toddler behavior vs ADHD. And the best ways to manage AD…

Vaccine FAQ: Autism, Immunity, Mercury, Safety, SIDS
Dr. Greene's Vaccine FAQ addresses parents' biggest questions and fears about childhood immunizations for their children.…

Podcast: Mom Driven, Doctor Aligned
Join Dr. Greene, Agatha Relota Loczo, and their guests as they discuss important parenting and health issues.…

Social-Emotional Health During the Pandemic
It's important for social-emotional health to design ways to maximize physical proximity and face-to-face interactions, and to satisfy our brain’s need for both, in a time of masks and physical dist…

Getting Beyond 2020!
Today's children will grow up in the shadow of the pandemic. They will form in an atmosphere of unrest. They will inherit the anxiety and uncertainty they see all around them. Unless we make some big …

When Will this $%!# Pandemic End?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a worldwide effect for most of 2020. The question remains, when will the pandemic end? …

Don’t Boost Your Immunity – Optimize It!
Don't boost your immunity to protect yourself or your children from infection. That's wrong thinking. Instead, optimize it. Here's how ...…

Allergies, Colds and COVID: How to Tell the Difference
As we begin to shift into the warmer months, common health concerns often jump from cold and flu to allergies. This is made all the more complicated by the presence of COVID-19, and the fact that we a…