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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
How to Beat the Heat During Record High Temperatures
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 15, 2024
Two women walking outside in the shade
Summer 2023 was the hottest summer on record, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (more commonly known as NASA). And summer 2024 is on track to beat it.You’re probably aware that… See more
Want to Adopt a Gut Friendly Diet? Here’s Where to Start
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 13, 2024
Yogurt with berries
American interest in gut health began rising about 15 years ago. But research on gut microbiome dates back to the 1840s when European scientists studied the role of bacteria in the breakdown of food, the effects gut microorganisms have on health and the importance of probiotics.Almost a century… See more
How Sleep Can Help Keep Your Heart Healthy
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
May 22, 2024
A woman checking her blood pressure.
Here’s a little secret about your heart: Your ticker loves it when you sleep.Good, consistent sleep is great for our heart. Poor sleep, notsomuch.Sleep helps everything from our immune system to our mental health. But our heart also benefits.Let’s start with blood pressure. When we sleep, our heart… See more
What Happens When We Sleep
May 22, 2024
A man sleeping. When we get good sleep, we're healthier.
Sleep is still a little bit of a mystery. While we don’t know everything about sleep, we think it does several important things.Sleep helps us conserve energy. When we sleep, our metabolic rate drops. We use about 35 percent less energy than we do when we’re awake.That doesn’t mean our body is at… See more
Will the Bird Flu Be the Next Pandemic? Here’s How to Evaluate Alarming Health Information
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 21, 2024
Women on a couch watching the news
Will the bird flu be the next pandemic? The answer is probably no. In fact, only one mild case has been found in humans in 2024.But that hasn’t stopped it from being front-page news.Yes, public health officials are on high alert: Bird flu has a high death rate. However, the rate of transmission to… See more
Choosing a Healthier Rice
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 20, 2024
Rice
More than 50 percent of the world’s population relies on rice. It’s a staple in more than 100 countries because it’s affordable, convenient and versatile, lending itself to many different dishes and types of meals.Generally, rice is gluten-free, high in carbohydrates, with some fiber and protein… See more
6 Tips to Help Control Junk Food Cravings
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 19, 2024
Couple at bakery
It’s not news that eating junk food can raise the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, gut health issues, heart health… See more
9 Tips to Help Minimize Getting Sick from the Gym or Studio
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 18, 2024
Wiping down bench in fitness center
Joining a fitness center is probably the easiest, most convenient way to get a well-rounded workout. But exercisers sneeze, cough and breath hard (expelling airborne droplets of germs), leaving most gyms and studios teeming with bacteria and viruses. In fact, the average treadmill, exercise bike… See more
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Cancer
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 16, 2024
Overweight woman talking to doctor about lab results
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

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