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I’m taking a break from coronavirus for my weekly post… Not because it’s any less concerning that it was a week ago, or because, unfortunately, it’s not going away anytime soon. But because there’s been a new warning issued by the FDA about one of the most commonly taken drugs that you need to know about so you can remove it from your home today. Ranitidine in the news —…
Like the rest of us, I’ve been isolating at home and staying out of the way of the COVID-19 virus. But spring is springing, the days are getting warmer, and I’m taking a lot of solo walks in my neighborhood. It feels so good to get outside, especially when the sun is out! However, as someone who suffers from spring allergies, I’m nervously awaiting the signs: itchy eyes and throat,…
For many years now, I’ve had a preoccupation with chemicals and their impact on health… I know it seems crazy to a lot of people. After all, we’re told that most of the chemicals we’re exposed to in our lives are “safe” in small doses. So why not spray weed killer on your lawn? Or cover your body in Off? Or cook everything in those convenient non-stick pans? My concern…
If you need more encouragement to eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight and avoid obesity, look no further. Research has already told us that being overweight or obese increases a person’s risk for at least 13 types of cancer. Now, overweight and obesity are showing up as risk factors for #14, a fast-killing cancer that only men can get. And if you’re a man in your 50s who’s…
Will we see the end of COVID-19 when the warm weather hits? That’s just one question I see people asking a lot online right now. It’s also a question I hear friends and family ask when we communicate — albeit remotely since everyone is social distancing. Because so much information keeps coming at us, it’s not easy to really digest it. The folks on the news channels are busy keeping…
Like more than 217 million other Americans, my family is currently under shelter-in-place orders due to Coronavirus. That means no going to work, school, or leaving the house for any reason unless absolutely necessary. And, it has meant some big changes for all of us. No time with friends or family not currently living in the household, no dinners out or heading to the theater for the latest movie, and…
Just a few days ago, I outlined for you the differences among mild, moderate and severe symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. A mild case of the illness usually involves a low-grade fever (under 100.4 degrees), a mild dry cough and some aches and pains. Now, there’s something we need to add to this list. It’s a silent symptom. No cough. No sneeze. And it often affects younger people, who don’t…
When you read about the benefits of intermittent fasting, they sound almost too good to be true… It can help you lose weight and belly fat. It can slow aging. It can reduce your risk of serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. How exactly can the simple act of skipping some meals have so many benefits? Well, there are a lot of theories why intermittent fasting works.…
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas is a cardiologist and founder and Chief Medical Officer for Step One Foods. Recently she held a video chat to discuss the importance of supporting your immune system during the coronavirus pandemic. Below are some takeaways from her video but be sure to watch the video at the bottom of this post for more information, as well as to hear answers to questions she took during the…
It’s April, and spring is in the air, but in New England, it can still feel like winter. That’s just one reason that comfort food has been on my mind… The other is that the world is a little haywire right now. Agreed? And yet there’s still another: I know that if I keep bags of chocolate in the house, my waistline will expand, and I will not be happy…