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It’s probably safe to say there’s not a woman out there who doesn’t worry, at least in the back of her mind, about whether she will one day be diagnosed with breast cancer. We’re reminded to perform self-checks, keep those yearly OBGYN appointments to check for unusual lumps and to schedule our yearly mammograms. Yet, statistics show that approximately one in eight women will develop invasive cancer at some point…
I recently returned to my office after being cooped up for nearly 5 weeks. It’s hard to believe how long some of us have been “sheltering in place.” One thing I’ve noticed is just how many people are out exercising. I’m thrilled to see that so many people who lead really busy lives now have a little extra time for some physical activity. And now, more than perhaps ever before,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has us all on high alert for any warning signs we’ve been infected. Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the three most common symptoms, so that’s what most of us are watching out for. But as you may have heard, there are plenty of other symptoms that can indicate you’re infected with the virus… A sudden loss of taste and smell are the first symptoms of…
We all want to look younger, longer. Yet, the little things you do each day could be aging you beyond your years… even some so-called healthy habits you’ve been practicing for years. That’s why we’re counting down six seemingly harmless habits that can leave your face looking like a road map. If you’re doing any of these, you’ll want to make some changes: #1 — Drinking from straws or plastic…
My dad was a man ahead of his time. He never went to college; he drove a newspaper delivery truck for 35 years to support his family. When he wasn’t working or sleeping, my dad read voraciously. He was always open to new ideas, especially about health and self-improvement. One of his favorite books was How to Live Longer and Feel Better, by Nobel Prize-winning chemist Linus Pauling. Because of…
Parkinson’s is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder, right behind Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s leads to everything from tremors and balance problems to incontinence and dementia. It’s a scary disease that can progress quickly, stealing bits and pieces of your life as it marches on — something I’ve witnessed firsthand since a good friend of mine was diagnosed six years ago. As is the case for many, hers it began with…
During this time, it’s likely that many of us are having what researchers call a severe stress reaction. It can happen when we experience a huge trauma, like the loss of a loved one, or a natural disaster. Or, a pandemic. One Swedish study found that the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack was a whopping 64 percent higher among people who suffered a severe stress reaction or other…
As a cardiologist, I recognize that statins can be life-saving medications when used correctly. I also know that they’re, on their own, not a fool-proof guarantee of better outcomes. That’s why a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association is so alarming. Researchers found that people are more likely to give up on healthy eating and exercise after they start statins. If you have established coronary or…
With a virus like COVID-19 going around, you want your immune system to be primed and ready to fight if and when it needs to. That means you should pay a little extra attention to the vitamins and minerals you’re getting daily. Having the right balance of minerals and nutrients in your body affects every aspect of immune function. But the sad fact is, even in a country with an…
I buy a lot of my food organic… but not all of it. Sometimes, the price tag is so steep that I convince myself my body can handle a little dose of pesticides for the sake of my pocketbook. But based on all I’ve learned about pesticides and produce, I know I need to be strategic about which foods I buy organic and which ones I buy conventional. Some foods…