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Which Medications Cause Fatigue?
August 29, 2023
Older man suffering from fatigue. Fatigue isn't a normal part of aging and can be caused by medications.
Many prescription and over-the-counter medications come with a slew of side effects, including making you feel overly tired. Meds affect people in different ways, and the presence and prevalence of side effects can vary.It’s always a good idea to take your meds and supplements or a list of them to… See more
Spending Time Outdoors? Pay Attention to Ozone Levels
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 18, 2023
NYC at sunset with smog
It’s still summer, which means most people are spending time outdoors enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. You’ll be happy to know that sun exposure helps boost vitamin D levels, raise serotonin levels, reduce the risk… See more
Studies Show Low Bone Density Is Linked to Dementia
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 17, 2023
Male physician with female patient explaining spinal scan
We’ve known for a while that dementia has a list of early indicators, including diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and stroke. Research have now added low bone density to the list,… See more
How Extreme Heat Affects Our Health
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
August 3, 2023
exhausted, overheated construction worker
It’s hot out there, folks. The summer of 2023, which has another month and half to run, is likely to be one of the hottest on record. Considering last summer was one of the hottest measured, according to the… See more
Scientifically Proven Ways to Lose Body Fat
July 28, 2023
Female physician measuring body fat of male patient with skinfold calipers
When most people diet, their goal is to lose weight. But our weight – whether we’re 120 pounds or 250 pounds — doesn’t directly correlate to health like many people think it does. In population studies weight and body mass index or BMI are linked to health outcomes, but the numbers can be wrong in… See more
What If I Lose Weight Too Quickly?
July 27, 2023
A woman stands on a scale; rapid weight loss can cause health problems.
A lot of people trying to lose weight often start out fast – dropping pounds at a rapid pace. But losing weight too fast can be detrimental to your health and sabotage your overall goals. Rapid weight loss is often followed by rapid weight gain. Or worse: Rapid weight loss can put your health at… See more
New Study Suggests Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not in Your Head; It's in Your Gut
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 18, 2023
Woman suffering from chronic fatigue.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS) is a complex disorder that affects about 2.5 million Americans. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that ME/CFS can strike anyone, but it most often occurs among middle-aged… See more
5 Tips to Survive Hot Summer Workouts
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 18, 2023
Working Out In Summer Heat
It’s mid-summer, 90 degrees and humid, but you want to work out and you prefer doing it outdoors. Treadmills really aren’t your thing – you feel like a hamster walking or running on one.  You’re probably aware summer heat raises your risk for sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat… See more
These Medications Mess with Your Gut Biomes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 13, 2023
Pills spilling out of a tipped bottle
Gut health is a relatively new line of research. As more and more studies are published, experts realize that gut microbiota function like an organ. And like other organs, it’s affected by what you ingest. While you’re probably aware your diet can affect biomes, you may not have thought about… See more
3 Things Besides Diet that Can Improve Gut Health
July 11, 2023
The food you eat is key to your gut health — but it’s not the only important thing. Exercise, sleep and stress also play an important role. Watch the video above to find out how.… See more

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