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5 Science-Backed Steps for a Longer, Healthier Life
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 24, 2025
Two salads
Most people want to live a healthy lifestyle. As many as 87 percent of Americans agree that they would like to take steps to… See more
Managing Cortisol Levels Can Help You Achieve Your Health Goals
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 23, 2025
man relaxing on hammock
A hormone our bodies produce naturally is linked to a surprising number of adverse issues, including sleep deprivation, weight gain, headaches, acne, fatigue, muscle weakness, insulin resistance/type 2 diabetes, weak immune system and high blood pressure. The culprit? Cortisol.If you’re trying to… See more
Do You Sit for Hours? Take Steps to Prevent Health Issues
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 13, 2024
Man working at standing workstation
Many people spend hours of their day sitting at a workstation – for work, to manage personal finances or engage in a hobby like gaming. That sewing desk, painter’s easel and work bench are also workstations.But sitting for hours at a time can take a toll on your health. In fact, about 15 years ago… See more
How to Change to Plant-Based Diet Without Going Vegan
September 4, 2024
A plant-based burger
You don’t have to become a strict vegan to reap the health benefits of a plant-based diet. You just need to focus on removing or limiting animal-derived foods.For example, a great starting place for healthier plant-based diet is to make sure that two-thirds of every meal or plate or overall daily… See more
How Your Doctor Can Help Your Hearing Health
September 3, 2024

All about hearing health

Fifteen percent of Americans suffer from some kind of hearing loss, the risk of which increases with age and has been linked to dementia, diabetes and heart health. Not hearing well can have a broad detrimental impact on overall health. People suffering from… See more
How Much Time Should I Spend in the Sun?
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
September 3, 2024
Woman with a sun drawn on leg with sunblock
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
Can Being a Germaphobe Prevent Illness? Not Necessarily.
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 17, 2024
Woman wiping down grocery cart in supermarket
Many of us take active measures to control our exposure to germs. This includes carrying hand sanitizer, cleaning public spaces with antiseptic wipes and stocking our homes with antibacterial soap.During the COVID pandemic, these tactics were strongly encouraged and became common. Before 2020, some… See more
Managing Thyroid Health: A Guide to Thyroid Awareness and Support
March 13, 2024
A doctor performs a thyroid ultrasound.
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 Cancers
January 18, 2024
A dermatologist looks at a possible cancer spot on a patient's skin.
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
Take Control of Prediabetes with an Insulin Resistance Diet
December 20, 2023
Insulin resistant diet
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, you may feel overwhelmed. Getting a new medical diagnosis is often confusing and scary. You’re probably experiencing a range of emotions as you process this new information. Read on to learn all about prediabetes: what causes it, how to work with your… See more

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