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Why You Need to Worry About Sugar
Why You Need to Worry About Sugar
Of all the things we eat, nothing perhaps does more harm than foods that are awash in sugar. Cakes, cookies, sugar-sweetened beverages like gourmet coffee and sodas come to mind. But sugar is everywhere — in low-fat yogurt and barbecue sauces, in granola, protein bars and canned soup, in canned… See more
How Social Connections Help Us
How Social Connections Help Us
Living longer and healthier isn’t always about exercise and healthy eating. While these things are important and account for a huge part of our health span - the period of our lives we live without chronic conditions and mobility issues -- there are other factors that play a big role too, including… See more
Food Allergies and What You Can Do About Them
Food Allergies and What You Can Do About Them
When I was in school growing up in New York, hardly anybody had food allergies. Nobody sat alone at an allergy table, and peanut butter was practically cuisine du jour. A lot has changed. Today, food allergies affect a growing number of American adults – about 2 percent. They cause 30,000… See more
The Benefits of a Consistent Nightly Sleep Schedule
A couple sleeping in bed
Do you like sleeping in on the weekends? Many of us look forward to staying under the covers on our Saturdays and Sundays, especially after a late night or a long week. The extra shuteye helps us recover from missed sleep during the week. Or so we think. Unfortunately, this kind of inconsistent… See more
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Every Night Helps Heart
Irregular sleep patterns can damage your blood vessels.
Do you like sleeping in on the weekends? Many of us look forward to staying under the covers on our Saturdays and Sundays, especially after a late night or a long week. The extra shuteye helps us recover from missed sleep during the week. Or so we think. Unfortunately, this kind of inconsistent… See more
Why is Sugar Bad for You?
Woman pulling apple juice off the grocery shelf
Of all the things we eat, nothing perhaps does more harm than foods that are awash in sugar. Cakes, cookies, sugar-sweetened beverages like gourmet coffee and sodas come to mind. But sugar is everywhere — in low-fat yogurt and barbecue sauces, in granola, protein bars and canned soup, in canned… See more
How to Improve Communications with Your Primary Care Doctor
When the doctor-patient relationship works, patients experience better health outcomes. Research shows when patients are happier and reassured, they understand their health challenges and available treatments, and are more likely to adhere to doctors’ orders.
When the doctor-patient relationship works, patients experience better health outcomes. Research shows when patients are happier and reassured, they understand their health challenges and… See more
Chronic Condition Management & How Personalized Healthcare Helps
woman doctor helping older male patient

What is Chronic Disease Management

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6 Tips to Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday
6 Tips to Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday
I love the holidays. From time with family to time away from work to good food and good cheer, it’s a near perfect time of year. But not for everyone. Some people dread the holidays because of family history and memories that aren’t joyous. Others find the added stress of crowds, finances and… See more
New Guidelines Under Consideration for Aspirin and Heart Disease
Should aspirin be used as a primary preventive measure for heart disease?
Since the 1980s, doctors have been prescribing aspirin to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, especially in individuals at high risk. But in recent years, studies have shown that aspirin, which is often prescribed because it helps inhibit blood clot formation that can block your arteries, may… See more

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