Healthy Living
Shift Workers At Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes
Shift workers are at a significantly increased risk for sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome, which increases a person’s risk for… Read More ›
How to Choose a Primary Care Physician for Yourself and Your Family
Are you in the market for a new primary care physician for yourself or your family? Maybe you just moved,… Read More ›
71% of Americans Report Good or Excellent Health and Wellness
A survey assessing Americans’ health-related behaviors and attitudes found 71% rate their overall health and wellness as good (54%) or… Read More ›
The Macronutrient Diet: How it Works and How to Get Started
For years, dieters were told there’s a simple equation for weight loss: Consume fewer calories than are burned through movement… Read More ›
Managing Holiday Stress (and Diet)
Without fail, right around the holidays, I hear from patients who feel that their stress levels are through the roof.… Read More ›
Three-Quarters of Americans Are Lonely
A new poll finds 75% of American adults feel a sense of loneliness—an increase from the 72% of people who… Read More ›
The Link Between Dairy and Prostate Cancer
A high consumption of dairy products, like milk and cheese, appears to be associated with an increased risk of prostate… Read More ›
Combating Cat Allergies: How to Tame Reactions to Furry Friends
A company in Switzerland recently published research citing positive outcomes for a new vaccine that would protect against cat allergies.… Read More ›
You’re Probably Hydrating Wrong
The popularity of large, portable water bottles may mean people are drinking more water, but volume can be misleading. When… Read More ›
Recognizing and Raising a Transgender Child
Transgender people make up a small percent of the population; estimates range from .6% to 3%. One reason this group… Read More ›