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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
Scientifically Proven Ways to Lose Body Fat
July 28, 2023
Doctor taking skin fold measurement of patient
When most people diet, their goal is to lose weight. But our weight – whether we’re 120 pounds or 250 pounds — doesn’t directly correlate to health like many people think it does. In population studies weight and body mass index or BMI are linked to health outcomes, but the numbers can be wrong in… See more
What If I Lose Weight Too Quickly?
July 27, 2023
A woman stands on a scale; rapid weight loss can cause health problems.
A lot of people trying to lose weight often start out fast – dropping pounds at a rapid pace. But losing weight too fast can be detrimental to your health and sabotage your overall goals. Rapid weight loss is often followed by rapid weight gain. Or worse: Rapid weight loss can put your health at… See more
New Study Suggests Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not in Your Head; It's in Your Gut
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 18, 2023
The Connection Between CFS and Gut Health
Chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS) is a complex disorder that affects about 2.5 million Americans. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that ME/CFS can strike anyone, but it most often occurs among middle-aged… See more
5 Tips to Survive Hot Summer Workouts
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 18, 2023
Working Out In Summer Heat
It’s mid-summer, 90 degrees and humid, but you want to work out and you prefer doing it outdoors. Treadmills really aren’t your thing – you feel like a hamster walking or running on one.  You’re probably aware summer heat raises your risk for sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke,… See more
These Medications Mess with Your Gut Biomes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 13, 2023
Pills spilling out of a tipped bottle
Gut health is a relatively new line of research. As more and more studies are published, experts realize that gut microbiota function like an organ. And like other organs, it’s affected by what you ingest. While you’re probably aware your diet can affect biomes, you may not have thought about… See more
3 Things Besides Diet that Can Improve Gut Health
July 11, 2023
The food you eat is key to your gut health — but it’s not the only important thing. Exercise, sleep and stress also play an important role. Watch the video above to find out how.… See more
Foods That Encourage Gut Health
July 11, 2023
Over the last few years, you’ve probably heard a lot about gut health and the microbiome – the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in our gut. Science is just starting to understand the importance of multiplying the good bacteria in our gut, which help with decreasing… See more
Preventive Measures You Can Take in Your 50, 60s and Beyond
June 16, 2023
Woman in her early 60s practicing yoga. Exercise is one way to keep practicing prevention as we age.
We often think of prevention from the perspective of youth. If we had started eating healthy in our 20s, if we had built strong exercise habits in our 30s, if we had maintained a healthy weight in our 40s … While we can do a lot of good — or bad — when we’re young, we can still have an impact on… 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 into… See more

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