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How to Change to Plant-Based Diet Without Going Vegan
September 4, 2024
A plant-based burger
You don’t have to become a strict vegan to reap the health benefits of a plant-based diet. You just need to focus on removing or limiting animal-derived foods.For example, a great starting place for healthier plant-based diet is to make sure that two-thirds of every meal or plate or overall daily… See more
How Your Doctor Can Help Your Hearing Health
September 3, 2024

All about hearing health

Fifteen percent of Americans suffer from some kind of hearing loss, the risk of which increases with age and has been linked to dementia, diabetes and heart health. Not hearing well can have a broad detrimental impact on overall health. People suffering from… See more
How Much Time Should I Spend in the Sun?
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
September 3, 2024
Woman with a sun drawn on leg with sunblock
When you think of summer, do you picture vacations, barbecues, outdoor fun and sunshine? I know I do.Sunshine, in particular, has many benefits for our physical and mental health. Among other things, the sun enables our bodies to produce vitamin D (which improves the strength and overall health of… See more
Can Being a Germaphobe Prevent Illness? Not Necessarily.
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 17, 2024
Woman wiping handle of shopping cart
Many of us take active measures to control our exposure to germs. This includes carrying hand sanitizer, cleaning public spaces with antiseptic wipes and stocking our homes with antibacterial soap.During the COVID pandemic, these tactics were strongly encouraged and became common. Before 2020, some… See more
Managing Thyroid Health: A Guide to Thyroid Awareness and Support
March 13, 2024
A doctor performs a thyroid ultrasound.
Almost everyone has heard of the thyroid gland, but most people don’t know much about it. If your thyroid is functioning properly, you don’t have much reason to even think about it. Your thyroid is fine now, but that might not always be the case. More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid… See more
The Four Types of Skin Cancers
January 18, 2024
A dermatologist looks at a possible cancer spot on a patient's skin.
Skin cancer occurs when damaged DNA causes abnormal cell mutations to grow indiscriminately and uncontrollably in the epidermis, the outermost skin layer. These cells can rapidly multiply forming malignant, cancerous tumors.According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV… See more
Take Control of Prediabetes with an Insulin Resistance Diet
December 20, 2023
Insulin resistant diet
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, you may feel overwhelmed. Getting a new medical diagnosis is often confusing and scary. You’re probably experiencing a range of emotions as you process this new information. Read on to learn all about prediabetes: what causes it, how to work with your… See more
Healthspan vs Lifespan: Understanding The Key Differences
October 11, 2023
Four people doing stretching exercises.
You’re probably already familiar with the concept of lifespan, which refers to how many years a person is alive. Your health span is a newer concept for many people referring to the number of healthy, disease-free years of life you experience.It is possible to have a long lifespan but a short… See more
How Extreme Heat Affects Our Health
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
August 3, 2023
exhausted, overheated construction worker
It’s hot out there, folks. The summer of 2023, which has another month and half to run, is likely to be one of the hottest on record. Considering last summer was one of the hottest measured, according to the… See more
Men’s Screening and Preventive Tests in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
June 16, 2023
man working with female physician
Lab work, screenings and tests may be a hassle, but they can save your life. You’ll notice that your doctor will order some tests during certain periods of your life, while others will be ordered every year.  Here are the preventive screenings you’ll probably have during your life broken down… See more

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