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High Cholesterol? Your Primary Care Doctor Can Help You
December 20, 2023
Hamburger and fries can raise cholesterol.
Because there are no symptoms associated with the condition, high cholesterol is known as a silent killer.  According to the NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just over a third of U.S. adults — 86 million — have high levels of “bad cholesterol,” or LDL-C, doubling… See more
How to Work with Your PCP If You Have High Blood Pressure
December 20, 2023
A doctor takes a patient's blood pressure.
Nearly half of American adults have hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure. If not properly managed, this condition can lead to severe medical complications including heart disease, stroke, and even death.  Luckily, there are many steps you can take to manage this common… See more
2 Important Tips to Help You Maintain Your Joint Health
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 14, 2023
Physical therapist stretching older man
Do you wake up stiff and sore? Or do you become achy as the day unfolds? If you answered yes to either of these questions, it’s time to start showing some love to your joints. In truth, you should always treat your joints well, whether you’re in pain or not.Taking care of your joints can help you… See more
Women’s Risk for Lung Cancer Linked to Reproductive History
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 12, 2023
Woman talking to doctor about chest Xray
Lung cancer is the second most common occurring cancer and leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. And while most women are more concerned about breast cancer, lung cancer kills more women than breast, cervical and ovarian cancers combined.Decades ago, lung cancer was considered a man’… See more
Older Women are Drinking More and Harder, and It’s Affecting Their Bone Health
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 17, 2023
Doctor reviewing spinal film
When you think of osteoporosis, you probably imagine a frail, older woman. After all, osteoporosis is most often associated with thin, older women with small bone structures. White and Asian women tend to have a higher risk than Black and Latina women, but their risk also is significant.Your risk… See more
AFib in Women Has Strong Ties to Stress and Poor Sleep
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 15, 2023
Woman getting heart checked
Not getting enough sleep is linked to various health issues – from heart disease to diabetes to obesity. It can exacerbate stress and anxiety and can even lead to mental health issues. It’s also associated with raising the risk of… See more
Study Finds Diffusing Scents While Sleeping May Boost Brain Health
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 14, 2023
Diffuser with lavender
About two out of three Americans have some level of cognitive impairment at an age 70, according to the National Institutes of Health. Cognitive decline takes a tremendous toll on the quality of life of an individual and breaks the heats of family members. It also can be quite costly with expensive… See more
The Health Challenges of Loneliness and Isolation — And How to Get Help
November 3, 2023
A older man sitting alone on a bench. Loneliness and social isolation can lead to real health issues.
Social isolation and loneliness are known to increase as we age and are often spoken about interchangeably. But they are not the same and far from nuanced in their differences. Loneliness is psychologically defined as the feeling of being alone, regardless of how much social contact you have — more… See more
How Grief Can Affect Our Health
November 3, 2023
Two people comforting each other by holding hands.
As Benjamin Franklin famously noted: nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes.But when death comes sooner than expected to a loved one, or even when we’re prepared for the possibility, the ensuing grief can be debilitating, impacting many aspects of our life and our ability to focus… See more
How to Cope Through Grief
November 3, 2023
Two people hug during a grief support group meeting.
The elements of grieving are both personal and unpredictable. The extent of bereavement, how we handle loss, and the direct impact on our health varies greatly person to person. Research shows that it’s normal to experience an undercurrent of emotional, mental and physiological health issues… See more

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