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Walking Helps Prevent Heart Failure in Women
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
Walking Helps Lower Risk of Heart Failure in Women
Heart failure affects 6.2 million Americans. And the number of deaths continue rising. In 2018, heart failure was mentioned on close to 400,000 death certificates. But there’s some good news: For women, walking may be a key to preventing it.… See more
4 Tips to Help Prevent Estrogen Dominance, A Risk for Breast Cancer in Women and Men
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
Low estrogen levels in women can cause weight gain, mood swings and headaches. It also raises the risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and dementia. And in men it may raise body fat, lower sex drive and contribute to erectile dysfunction.  Seems awful. But there is one bright spot… See more
Attention Women: Can’t Sleep? Try these 3 Mind-Body Therapies
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
Mind-Body Therapies that May Help You Get Some Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? If you said yes, you’re not alone. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) labels insufficient sleep an epidemic. About 50 percent of Americans grapple with occasional insomnia, while percent struggle with chronic insomnia… See more
Snoring, Sleep Apnea May Be More of a Concern for Women than Men
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 1, 2021
Snoring, Sleep Apnea May Be More of a Concern for Women than Men
Men have a higher risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a known risk for cardiovascular disease, but women with OSA experience impaired heart function earlier than men, according to a study conducted by the Radiological Society of North America.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?…

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Why Can't We All Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Now?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 28, 2021
Why Can't We All Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Now?
For many Americans, getting one of the two currently approved COVID-19 vaccines has become an exercise in frustration. Distribution challenges, not enough vaccines and a tangle of federal, state and local rules have led to confusion but as many vaccinations as planned.  There are a lot of… See more
Do the COVID-19 Vaccines Protect Against New Coronavirus Variants?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 28, 2021
Do the COVID-19 Vaccines Protect Against New Coronavirus Variants?
You've probably heard or seen a lot about new variants of COVID-19 in the last few weeks. It’s no surprise that after a year of circulating, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has evolved. Viruses often mutate and change. Sometimes they weaken, sometimes they strengthen, and… See more
COVID-19 Update: New Coronavirus Variant and Herd Immunity
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 8, 2021
New Strains Covid
The coronavirus pandemic, now more than 10 months old, shows no sign of abating, even as vaccines are slowly rolling out. In early January, the U.S. set single day records for deaths and new diagnoses for COVID-19, the condition caused by the virus. 

New COVID Strains

Meanwhile, the… See more
The Health Benefits of Keeping Your Friends Close 
December 28, 2020
You can boost your health by keeping friends close.
We all have a friend or two we’ve known for years and still adore. Too often, these gems don’t live near us anymore. We can count on them for support and great conversation, but that happens by phone and text these days.  As much as we love our dearest friends far away, they can’t fulfill our… See more
Christmas May Be Bluer than Usual: Dealing with Seasonal Depression During the COVID Pandemic
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 4, 2020
COVID and SAD
If you’re like a lot of people, you’re probably relieved we’re wrapping up 2020. This past year certainly has been one for the books. COVID-19 has transformed how we socialize, work, even handle chores. Unfortunately,… See more
New Study Suggests People Who Have Recovered from COVID-19 Have a Higher Risk for Mental Health Issues
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 2, 2020
Covid and depression
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can wreak havoc on your health. While most people experience symptoms similar to a strong cold or bout of flu and recover within a few weeks, some people develop serious complications such as lung infections, pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. They may… See more

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