U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest health report, released Sunday by the White House, has renewed public interest in his personal wellness habits. The update revealed a leaner Trump, down nearly 20 pounds from earlier checkups, and a clean bill of health from his physician, who confirmed the 77-year-old remains fit to serve as commander-in-chief.
The report noted that Trump’s heart, lungs, and nervous system are in good condition, and his cognitive abilities remain sharp. However, earlier recommendations for diet and exercise improvements were notably missing from this year’s evaluation, raising questions about what has changed and what hasn’t.
No Smoking, No Drinking—and It Shows
One of Trump’s most lauded lifestyle choices continues to be his lifelong abstinence from alcohol and cigarettes—habits many health experts agree are key to preserving brain and heart function.
Medical researchers have long warned of the cognitive risks associated with alcohol use, particularly in middle age. A study from the University of Pennsylvania found that drinking just one unit of alcohol per day in your 50s can accelerate brain aging by six months. Drinking two to four units daily can push brain aging ahead by up to a decade.
Smoking, meanwhile, remains a leading cause of chronic disease. Cigarettes contain over 4,000 harmful chemicals, including 69 known carcinogens. Heavy smoking is tied to an increased risk of lung, oral, and throat cancers, not to mention heart disease, high blood pressure, and cellular aging from oxidative stress.
But the Burgers and Sodas Persist
While Trump’s clean living in some areas has clear health benefits, his fondness for fast food and diet soda continues to raise red flags.
Hamburgers and similar fast-food staples are high in saturated fats, salt, and trans fats—all linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. According to a Korean study based on national health data, frequent fast-food consumption among adults in their 20s and 30s is associated with higher body weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure.
Then there’s Trump’s reported fondness for diet sodas, particularly Zero Cola. Though sugar-free, these beverages often contain artificial sweeteners like sucralose or sugar alcohols like erythritol. Some studies suggest these compounds may trigger digestive discomfort and, in certain individuals, disrupt appetite regulation or blood sugar responses, potentially undermining weight management over time.
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