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4 Surprising Summer Health Hazards – And How to Avoid Them
June 8, 2018
4 Surprising Summer Health Hazards - And How to Avoid Them
Summer is right around the corner, and for a lot of us that means a vacation is in store. Will you head to the beach? Travel abroad? Pop a tent at a nearby campsite?  You’re probably not thinking about summer vacation health hazards as you plan, pack or travel. Unfortunately, they happen. As… See more
Tobacco Use on the Rise as Marijuana is Legalized
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 8, 2018
Tobacco Use on the Rise as Marijuana is Legalized
As more and more states are decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, researchers have noticed a problem: Cigarette smoking is also on the rise.  Cannabis is currently legal for recreational use in 10 states and for medicinal purposes in 30 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam… See more
Exercise Lowers the Risk for Genetically Pre-Dispositioned Heart Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 18, 2018
Exercise Lowers Risk of Genetic Heart Disease
You inherited your mother’s height, your father’s eyes -- and your family’s risk for cardiovascular disease. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stuck with a heart disease diagnosis. You’re probably aware that eating healthy, controlling stress and avoiding tobacco can reduce your… See more
Over-the-Counter Supplement May Help Tackle Aging in Blood Vessels
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 18, 2018
Supplement May Help Aging Blood Vessels
When it comes to aging, there are no magic pills. But a new study is shining light on a supplement that may help reverse aging in your blood vessels.  MitoQ -- an anti-aging supplement and pharmaceutical grade antioxidant -- may reverse vascular aging in older adults by as much as 15 to 20… See more
Meal Timing Promotes Weight Loss and Diabetic Control
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 10, 2018
Big Breakfast May Help Control Weight and Diabetes
For years, some experts have recommended eating six smaller meals over the course of the day to help control weight and blood sugar. But results from a new study are casting doubt on the effectiveness of this approach to meal planning. Three meals a day consisting of a high-calorie breakfast, an… See more
7 Drug-Free Sleep Solutions 
May 7, 2018
good sleep hygiene tips
Like most family physicians, I talk about sleep a lot with my patients. They tell me they can’t fall asleep or stay asleep or that they don’t feel refreshed when they wake up from sleep. Usually, these patients – especially those older than 65 – would like either a prescription for sleep medication… See more
Can Eating Too Much Dietary Fat Make Me Fat?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 2, 2018
Can Eating Fat Make Me Fat?
If you lived through the 1980s “war on fat”, you probably can’t help but wonder if eating fat can cause weight gain. And it doesn’t matter how many studies support the health benefits of healthy fats, there’s still an inkling of doubt that makes you hesitate before “indulging” in grass-fed butter,… See more
Types of Fat: Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 2, 2018
Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
You may already know that fats are classified as being saturated or unsaturated. It gets a little more complicated beyond these basic categories. Here’s what you need to know.  
 
Unsaturated fat is broken into two groups – cis fats and trans fats. … See more
Exercise and Other Ways to Lower Stress for Your Health
April 25, 2018
Exercise like swimming can reduce stress
No matter what my schedule brings, I always make some time to exercise. It’s been a priority of mine for a long time. (I’ve competed in marathons, triathlons, even a few Ironman competitions.)  Not surprisingly, I strongly recommend exercise to most of my patients as exercise has many health… See more
Study Better Defines the Ties Between BMI and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 13, 2018
Your BMI Affects Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
The connection between cardiovascular disease risk and obesity is not new. But a recent study has better defined that risk based on body mass index (BMI).  Being obese, measured as a BMI of 30 or greater, increases your risk for cardiovascular disease and a shorter lifespan, according to a… See more

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