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Do You Sit for Hours? Take Steps to Prevent Health Issues
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 13, 2024
Man working at standing workstation
Many people spend hours of their day sitting at a workstation – for work, to manage personal finances or engage in a hobby like gaming. That sewing desk, painter’s easel and work bench are also workstations.But sitting for hours at a time can take a toll on your health. In fact, about 15 years ago… See more
A Long Winter’s Nap: How Sleep Patterns Change Seasonally
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 12, 2024
Man sleep under blankets
As a child, you probably learned that animals like bears, squirrels and chipmunks hibernate for the winter. And while humans don’t hibernate, we do need more sleep during the winter. This is often referred to as our “winter hibernation”.“We need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night,… See more
Simple Tips to Help Prevent Holiday Back and Neck Pain
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 5, 2024
Preventing Holiday Aches and Pains
Nearly all of us experience back and neck pain at some point. It doesn’t matter if it’s occasional or every day--when it happens, it significantly affects your quality of life. Unfortunately, holiday stress and preparations are common triggers for pain. Here are some tips that can help prevent neck… See more
A Quick History of America’s Diet Drug Craze
November 22, 2024
Diet pills shaped into a hamburger
It’s hard to believe America’s most recent weight-loss craze started with an endangered lizard. That’s right — Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro all owe their success to something secreted by the Gila monster.Diet crazes come and go, especially when new medications reach the market. In the 1950s and… See more
Who Should Take Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro — the New Weight-Loss Drugs?
November 22, 2024
Ozympic, a GLP-1 for type 2 diabetics, is one of a new class of drugs that helps people lose weight.
For dieters – and people who just want to lose a little weight – new drugs on the market are giving consumers a choice. While the drugs, which go under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, Trulicity and Mounjaro, seem safe and effective, they are not for everyone.

How the Drugs Work

The drugs… See more
4 Tips to Help Control Heavy Metal Exposure from Herbs and Spices
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 15, 2024
Herb and spice rack
Herbs and spices are generally considered a healthier alternative to America’s most popular flavoring agent salt, and many, in fact, have health benefits of their owns. They may be rich in healthy compounds called phytonutrients including carotenoids, flavonoids and isoflavones.Unfortunately, some… See more
Processed Red Meat Raises the Risk of Dementia, Study Says
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 15, 2024
Shopping for processed meat in supermarket
It’s not news that processed red meats such as bacon, sausage, hotdogs, jerky and cold cuts have a bad health rap. Studies have tied them to the risk for obesity, heart disease, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer. Some researchers suspect that processed red meats can affect cognitive health, even… See more
Coffee House Beverages: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 14, 2024
Coffee house patron looking at nutrition facts mobile app
Do you swing by Dunkin’ drive-thru for coffee on your way into work? Or frequent Starbucks for an afternoon caffeine boost? If your answer was yes, you’re not alone. About 73 percent of Americans drink coffee daily and more than 50 percent buy coffee (or another beverage) from a coffee shop at… See more
What’s Actually in Your Almond Milk?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2024
Woman shopping for almond milk at supermarket
Have you switched to plant-based dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk? Whether this switch was for health or because you can’t tolerate traditional dairy, there’s something you should know about your beverage of choice: Not all alternative milks are created equal – and this is especially true… See more
Don’t Avoid This Important Screening
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
November 5, 2024
Doctor explaining colon screening to patient
It used to be that turning 50 wasn’t just an age milestone – it was a sign that you needed to schedule a colonoscopy.Colon cancer affects the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Until recently, the only effective screening tool was colonoscopy, which many people avoid or put off because of… See more

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