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Your Prescription for Metformin Might Be a Blessing in Disguise
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 9, 2018
Metformin Has Benefits Beyond Diabetes Control
Many Americans take metformin. Most of them have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes (the drug is also occasionally used to treat type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes). Although you may not love taking metformin, there is a bright side: The drug may… See more
Religion May Help Boost Your Longevity
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 30, 2018
Can Religion Help Me Live Longer?
Wanting to live forever – or at least as long as possible – is a concept built into the human spirit. In fact, most Americans want to make it to 100, according to a survey conducted by the Stanford Center on Longevity, in partnership with TIME magazine. Advances in medical technology and a… See more
Another Study Finds Multivitamins Don’t Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 17, 2018
Multivitamins Don't Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
More than one-third of Americans take multivitamins, despite little evidence that they help (there’s little evidence they cause harm either). And now a new study says multivitamins don’t promote cardiovascular health.… See more
Smoking and Diabetes Are Linked to Brain Calcifications
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 17, 2018
Smoking and Diabetes Raise Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Here’s one more reason to give up smoking: brain calcifications. If you smoke or have diabetes, you have an increased risk of developing calcifications in the hippocampus, the portion of the brain responsible for memory, emotions and… See more
Study: Keeping the Same Doctor Can Lead to a Longer, Healthier Life
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 13, 2018
Keeping the Same Doctor Can Lead to a Longer, Healthier Life
If you’ve been a loyal patient of your primary care physician, here’s some good news: Patients who continuously use the same primary care doctor live longer, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open journal. Results also… See more
Heartburn Medication Linked to Increase Risk of Pneumonia
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 12, 2018
Heartburn Medication Linked to Increase Risk of Pneumonia
One of the drugs commonly prescribed to control frequent acid reflux, or GERD, has been linked to pneumonia in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. … See more
Permethrin Treated Clothing May Protect You from Tick-Borne Illnesses
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 6, 2018
Permethrin Treated Clothing May Protect You from Tick-Borne Illnesses
Now that it’s summer, you should be taking precautions against tick-borne illnesses if you’re spending time outside. Ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as Lyme disease, Powassan virus and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever… See more
Losing Weight Leaves You Susceptible to Bone Loss
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 6, 2018
Weight Loss Linked with Bone Loss
If you’re trying to lose weight, listen up: You need to take measures to protect your bones. Weight loss is associated with a lower bone density, particularly among older Americans, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.   Researchers from… See more
Here Are Two Alternatives That May Help with Osteoarthritis Pain
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 8, 2018
Fish Oil and Vitamin K Seem to Ease Arthritis Pain
Doctors typically prescribe medications, physical therapy and gentle stretches for osteoarthritis pain relieve the pain — a condition affecting millions. But alternative treatments for osteoarthritis pain, such as taking fish oil and eating foods high in vitamin K may also help, according… See more
4 Surprising Summer Health Hazards – And How to Avoid Them
June 8, 2018
4 Surprising Summer Health Hazards - And How to Avoid Them
Summer is right around the corner, and for a lot of us that means a vacation is in store. Will you head to the beach? Travel abroad? Pop a tent at a nearby campsite?  You’re probably not thinking about summer vacation health hazards as you plan, pack or travel. Unfortunately, they happen. As… See more

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