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Signs of Depression in Older Adults
October 8, 2021
Old woman with depression
Would you be able to identify clinical depression in yourself? Could you identify it with a loved one? You may think you can. After all, the telltale signs seem pretty hard to miss: ongoing sadness or hopelessness, loss of interest in normal activities, fatigue, sleep problems. 

Does…

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Depression vs Sadness: Knowing the Difference
October 8, 2021
Patient with depression

Depression vs Sadness: What Everyone Should Know

Sad, struggling, down, depressed. These are the words we use to describe our lousy, low moods. We use them interchangeably – and that’s just fine.  One word that doesn’t belong there: depression. 

What is Depression?

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Flu Season 2021: What to Expect Amongst Covid
September 17, 2021
Flu Shot
Since early 2020, COVID-19 has been the center of attention. However, as fall approaches, you’ll hear more and more about the flu.

When Does Flu Season Start?

Flu season typically starts in November and runs through March, but it can start as early as October and last through May.… See more
Updated Type 2 Diabetes Screening Guidelines
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 17, 2021
doctor patient results
Type 2 diabetes has been an epidemic in the U.S. for more than a decade — 13 percent of American adults have diabetes and almost 35 percent are considered prediabetic, according to JAMA. Type 2 diabetes is more common in older adults -- the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. -- and… See more
Blood Pressure Medicine & Better Memory Recall
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 19, 2021
blood pressure doctor patient
Almost half of all Americans have high blood pressure, a condition that can affect blood flow and damage blood vessels in the brain, raising the risk for brain injury, cognitive impairment and dementia. In fact, a recent clinical trial determined… See more
How Best to Protect Yourself During the Delta Variant Surge
August 19, 2021
How Best to Protect Yourself During the Delta Variant Surge
Stop us if you’ve heard this before: COVID is surging nationwide and it’s still a dangerous disease — especially for the unvaccinated. Over the last six weeks, cases of the Delta variant have grown nationally and hospital wards are filling again.  Most U.S. states are experiencing substantial… See more
Waking Up One Hour Earlier Can Lower Depression
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 18, 2021
patient waking up
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there’s been an uptick in depression, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, both new diagnoses of depression and prescriptions for… See more
Should You Wear Your Mask Again as Delta Variant Surges?
July 29, 2021
Should You Wear Your Mask Again as Delta Variant Surges?
Just as you thought we were in the home stretch of the COVID-19 pandemic, two new variants have emerged in the U.S., causing infection rates to rise, hospital beds to fill and regulators to recommend masks again. Should you get out your mask? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is… See more
Study on Blood Sugar Levels and Hunger
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 17, 2021
blood sugar and hunger

Are You Hungry All the Time? You May have Low Blood Sugar

You’re trying to lose weight. But despite your best efforts, it’s not working. One problem is that you’re hungry most of the time, even shortly after eating a meal. Ignoring hunger will make you feel miserable, while giving in can… See more
Should I see a Primary Care Doctor or a Specialist?
July 16, 2021
Many patients wonder when they have a problem whether they should go straight to a specialist or a primary care physician. For example, if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, should you seek out a cardiologist? What about type 2 diabetes—do you need to see an endocrinologist? … See more

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