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For some people… See more If Traditional Weight Loss Tactics Aren’t Working, a GLP-1 May Help By Elizabeth B. Maeder, DO August 28, 2025 When it comes to weight loss, I see it all the time. Frustration — especially when one of my patients works hard and sacrifices only to end up staring at the same number on the scale. They count calories, change their diet and increase their exercise but don’t lose weight. It’s frustrating… See more Have High Blood Pressure? Chocolate May Help Lower It By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES August 20, 2025 Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to a report from the American Heart Association. High blood pressure stiffens the arteries, decreasing the flow of oxygen… See more Didn’t Reach Your Goal Weight? You’re Healthier for Trying By Tobin Fisher, MD August 19, 2025 Loose clothing. Living a healthier lifestyle helps you gain muscle, making it easier to zip up your jeans and button your jacket.Better focus. A healthier lifestyle is known for sharpening attention and concentration. Losing weight is not easy. And sadly, there’s a good… See more These Popular Supplements May Not Have the Desired Effect August 14, 2025 There was a time – especially in the 1980s – where antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E were popular. Scientists thought these nutrients might be the key to lowering cancer and heart disease risks.Unfortunately, the research didn’t pan out — and higher doses of these supplements led to problems… See more Which Supplements and Vitamins Do You Actually Need? August 14, 2025 Do you take a multivitamin? What about supplements or protein powders? B12? Fish oil? Vitamin D?Most importantly: Does your doctor know what you take?For more than a century, scientists and doctors have known the role that certain substances play in our body and how those substances, which… See more Kidney Diseases are Rising. Here’s How to Help Lower Your Risk By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 17, 2025 There’s been an uptick in kidney cancer media attention since 46-year-old Brad Arnold, lead singer for the rock band 3 Doors Down, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. Kidney cancer, along with other kidney diseases, is a major public health concern. While these conditions affect a small… See more This Diet Can Help Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 17, 2025 While many of the medical elements of Alzheimer’s disease remain a mystery for researchers, it’s increasingly obvious that lifestyle choices heavily influence our risk for this debilitating disease. With that in mind, researchers from Rush University Medical Center developed the MIND diet in… See more Is Billy Joel’s Brain Disorder the Same as Dementia? By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 16, 2025 Legendary musician Billy Joel recently cancelled his current tour after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which is also known as water on the brain. This rare condition can develop if the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is blocked. CSF helps absorb shock, protecting… See more Foods That Are Okay to Eat Despite What You've Heard July 16, 2025 Over the years, red meat, salt, eggs, bread, potatoes, peanut butter, coffee and dairy have all been on the ‘don’t eat’ list when it comes to a healthy diet. But has science got it wrong? The answer is yes … and no. 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