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Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACPSeptember 3, 2024 When you think of summer, do you picture vacations, barbecues, outdoor fun and sunshine? I know I do.Sunshine, in particular, has many benefits for our physical and mental health. Among other things, the sun enables our bodies to produce vitamin D (which improves the strength and overall health of… See more Metabolic Syndrome Linked to CancerBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESApril 16, 2024 Metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe a cluster of risk factors – obesity (particularly excess abdominal fat), high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low good cholesterol (HDL), and insulin resistance -- that raise the risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes,… See more Managing Thyroid Health: A Guide to Thyroid Awareness and SupportMarch 13, 2024 Almost everyone has heard of the thyroid gland, but most people don’t know much about it. If your thyroid is functioning properly, you don’t have much reason to even think about it. Your thyroid is fine now, but that might not always be the case. More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid… See more The Four Types of Skin CancersJanuary 18, 2024 Skin cancer occurs when damaged DNA causes abnormal cell mutations to grow indiscriminately and uncontrollably in the epidermis, the outermost skin layer. These cells can rapidly multiply forming malignant, cancerous tumors.According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV… See more How to Keep Your Skin HealthyJanuary 18, 2024 There are many skincare beauty products with proven ingredients helpful for fighting age spots, wrinkles, sagging skin, blemishes, skin tone inconsistencies and dull skin – including retinol, vitamin C, peptides,… See more Save Your Skin: Why Your Skin Is Important to Your HealthJanuary 18, 2024 Our skin is our body’s first barrier of defense. It protects us from the elements and keeps potentially harmful disease-causing microbes out while keeping fluids in to prevent dehydration. Skin also helps regulate body temperature through a process called thermoregulation. Near the surface of the… See more Women’s Risk for Lung Cancer Linked to Reproductive HistoryBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESDecember 12, 2023 Lung cancer is the second most common occurring cancer and leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. And while most women are more concerned about breast cancer, lung cancer kills more women than breast, cervical and ovarian cancers combined.Decades ago, lung cancer was considered a man’… See more What Are Multi-Cancer Early Detection Blood Tests?By Dr. Andrea KlemesMDVIPOctober 18, 2023 For most people, the thought of having cancer provokes feelings of fear and dread. It can be a cruel, grueling disease that affects millions of Americans. Just last year there were 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. And statistics suggest that one in two American men and one in three… See more 5 Reasons Why Quitting Smoking is Tougher for WomenBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESNovember 17, 2022 If you smoke, you already know it’s dangerous. It’s the leading cause of preventable disease and contributes to one of every five deaths in the United States every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The real discussion is about quitting. 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