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By the end of the month, the U… See more Is Alzheimer's More Common In Males Or Female?By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESOctober 29, 2020 More than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). Nearly two-thirds are women. And scientists have spent years trying to figure out why. Turns out – women develop brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease earlier than… See more Too Much Salt Might Be Impairing Your Immune SystemBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESOctober 28, 2020 It doesn’t look like COVID-19 is going away any time soon, which means it’s important to keep your immune system strong. This means getting good quality sleep, exercising regularly, managing stress and eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats. It also is a good… See more Is Coconut Oil Really Heart Healthy? By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESOctober 15, 2020 For decades, coconut oil was shunned as a cooking oil because it was considered unhealthy. It’s really high in saturated fat, after all. But over the last 10 to 12 years, it has gained popularity and has even been touted as heart healthy. Coconut oil’s rise can be contributed to a couple of… See more 4 Conditions Often Mistaken for DementiaBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESOctober 1, 2020 What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. If you’re like most people, the thought of losing your cognitive skills is scary. In fact, most Americans are… See more Flu Shots are Crucial This Year – Here’s WhyBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESSeptember 18, 2020 If you’re one of those people who gets their flu shot occasionally — or who never gets it — here’s a reason to sign up early: Public health officials are warning of an impending crisis during the upcoming flu season. Why? The coronavirus is still spreading, putting a strain on healthcare… See more 4 Mental Health Benefits of GardeningBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESSeptember 18, 2020 Most of us are stressed every day (in fact 55 percent in one Gallup poll reported feeling stressed for a good portion of the previous day). Unfortunately, that stress isn’t healthy. Uncontrolled stress is tied to heart disease, asthma, obesity, diabetes, headaches, depression … it’s a long list.… See more COVID is a Health Wake-Up Call for Many AmericansBy Dr. Andrea KlemesMDVIPAugust 12, 2020I wish the news about COVID-19 were better. I’d like to say, congratulations -- you’ve made it through the worst of the pandemic! Unfortunately, this virus seems to be hanging around and we’re still in early stages. … See more 3 Ways to Fight Allergies When You’re GardeningBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESAugust 7, 2020 For most avid gardeners, weeds and pests are plenty challenging. If you’re a gardener with allergies or asthma, however, the sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose and breathing problems are enough to make you want to hang up your spade. But there are steps you can take to minimize allergies while… See more Alcohol and Heart Health: What You Should KnowJuly 22, 2020 Over the years we’ve heard plenty of good news about the heart-health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. If you enjoy a beer, cocktail or glass of wine on occasion, you might even think you’re doing your heart a favor. The good news: You might be. 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