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These Tips Can Help You Achieve Your Resolutions
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
April 18, 2023
These Tips Can Help You Achieve Your Resolutions
As an internal medicine physician for 36 years, I was never fond of New Year’s resolutions. They always seemed artificial and destined to fail. And if you’ve ever made one, you probably know what I’m talking about. In fact, about 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year, but… See more
How to Manage Grief After Losing a Loved One
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 14, 2023
A nurse consoling an elderly man
The loss of a loved one is an inevitable part of life. Bereavement is a tough and personal journey that can be overwhelming at times, whether the loss is a spouse, child, parent, relative, friend or pet.Bereavement includes grieving, our internal thoughts and feelings on loss, and mourning, our… See more
The Connection Between Muscle and Biological Age
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 13, 2023
A women performing exercises with her doctor
Is your doctor on your case to go to the gym? If yes, it’s because strength training helps prolong your life. In fact, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a review 16 studies of that found just 30 to 60 minutes a week of… See more
7 Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet for Healthier Hair
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 13, 2023
A women looking at herself in the mirror
Hair care is important to Americans. In 2022, haircare industry revenue was $13 billion. While hair care products are important if you want hair that looks healthy, it begins with nutrition, not shampoo and conditioner.
Studies have found that eating lean proteins, Omega-3 fatty acids, fat-… See more
How Exercise Can Extend Your Heart and Your Years
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
April 7, 2023
Man walking with weights in his hands
Let me fill you in on a little secret: There are many things that will help you live a longer, healthier life. You can eat a better diet (and you should), which will help you manage your weight, lower your blood sugar and keep your cholesterol in check. You can manage stress, which will take a… See more
Your Microbiome Is Key to Gut Health
March 20, 2023
Your gut biome, illustrated here, are all the microorganisms that help keep your digestive tract healthy.
What are we referring to when we talk about a healthy gut or digestive system? It’s a combination of several factors such as:  An ability to digest foods and absorb nutrients An effective and healthy immune system An absence of illnesses in the gut A thriving, balanced composition of… See more
Science-Based Ways to Improve Gut Health
March 20, 2023
A picture of microorganisms that are part of your gut biome.
Many things you can do to improve your general overall health and wellbeing are also proven to positively impact gut health. These include lifestyle efforts like getting regular exercise, eating less sugar, reducing stress and quitting smoking.  But there are additional specific things you… See more
Your Guide to Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food
March 20, 2023
Eating pickled foods, like those pictured, can help keep your gut healthy.
Our gastrointestinal tract needs probiotics and prebiotics to create an environment where communities of beneficial bacteria can flourish. And while you may be tempted to use daily over-the-counter probiotic and prebiotic supplements, your diet is the best source of both.

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Are You Aware of What's In Your Processed Foods?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 17, 2023
What's In Your Processed Foods?
If there’s something good you can say about processed foods, it’s this: They are popular because they’re convenient. Processed foods can be less expensive than whole foods and homemade variations. And they can typically be prepared, served and cleaned up quickly and easily.  Unfortunately,… See more
How to Detect Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 16, 2023
Two people filling out paperwork
Every 3.2 seconds someone in the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a debilitating form of dementia that deteriorates cognitive skills and memory.  Unfortunately, cognitive health tests are usually conducted once symptoms have begun. Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t have early… See more

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