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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Slower Aging
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 13, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Slower Aging
Mediterranean diet has been linked to lowering your risk for cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and type 2 diabetes. One reason it works is by altering gut bacterium linked to healthy aging and lower inflammation in older people, according to a study published the BMJ… See more
10 Easy-to-Grow Superfood Herbs and Spices
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 12, 2020
10 Easy-to-Grow Superfood Herbs and Spices
Using herbs and spices is one of the easiest ways to enhance the flavor of your food. And they’re certainly healthier than adding salt or sodium-laden condiments such as soy sauce, salad dressings and dips. Because they’re plant-based, they’re also high in antioxidants and minerals and can boost… See more
Why You Still Need to See Your Doctor Even During COVID-19
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 11, 2020
Why You Still Need to See Your Doctor Even During COVID-19
There has been a precipitous drop in medical visits and preventive testing since shelter-in-place orders went into effect in March, even though many doctor’s offices, urgent care centers and hospitals are still open. Since early April there has been a 49 percent decrease in adult primary care… See more
How COVID-19 Can Damage Your Body
May 11, 2020
How COVID-19 Can Damage Your Body
From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, we were told to watch for a few symptoms: dry cough, shortness of breath, fever. By the end of April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added six new symptoms to the list: chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, repeated shaking with… See more
When to Go to the ER, Urgent Care or Your Doctor?
May 7, 2020
Emergency Room
It’s an important question -- especially now, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’re experiencing symptoms possibly related to COVID-19, another illness or an injury, where do you go? Your primary care doctor office? A walk-in clinic? Urgent care? Or an emergency department? … See more
PTSD from a Pandemic? You Bet
May 5, 2020
PTSD from a Pandemic? You Bet
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after a traumatic event. The event may be shocking, frightening or dangerous, which is why many of us associate PTSD with war. While it’s true that recent veterans are more likely to have PTSD than the rest of us, anyone can get it. During a… See more
When Is It Safe to See My Grandkids? 
April 30, 2020
When Is It Safe to See My Grandchildren?
Some states that issued stay-at-home orders in the wake of COVID-19 are starting to reopen for business. If it’s safe for you to go get your hair cut, shouldn’t that mean it’s safe for you to see your grandchildren?  Maybe. Maybe not.   Base your plans not… See more
Autoimmune Disorder? Your COVID-19 Complications Risk Is High
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 24, 2020
Autoimmune Disorder? Your COVID-19 Complications Risk Is High
If you have an autoimmune condition, you probably already know this: You’re at greater risk for COVID-19 complications. But you may not know why or how to lower your risk. Autoimmune diseases develop when your body releases autoantibodies (a type of protein) that attack healthy cells as if they… See more
What’s the Difference Between a Dry Cough and a Wet Cough?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 21, 2020
What’s the Difference Between a Dry Cough and a Wet Cough?
If you (or a loved one) has a cough, you might be worried, as coughing is a hallmark symptom of COVID-19. But there are many different types of coughs. And of course, developing a cough doesn’t mean you have COVID-19. Coughing has a purpose. It’s a reflex that helps protect your body by clearing… See more
If You Smoke or Vape, Now’s the Time to Kick the Habit
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 17, 2020
If You Smoke or Vape, Now’s the Time to Kick the Habit
In this simplest terms, COVID-19 is respiratory tract infection. It can affect sinuses, nose, throat, trachea and lungs. About 80 percent of cases are mild, producing symptoms similar to the flu such as fever, fatigue, aches/pains, cough, sore throat, runny nose and congestion. With rest and some… See more

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