Taking Another Look at Cholesterol
Cholesterol is not all good and it is not all bad. As with so many things in the health of the body, balance is key.
Read MoreDiabetes Awareness
November is National Diabetes Month and is observed to shed light on the devastating impact it has on millions of Americans. Current estimates of type 2 diabetes (previously called adult-onset) put the number of Americans with diabetes or pre-diabetes at 100 million. Particularly worrisome is 30% of adults in the US have prediabetes and 1…
Read MoreAvoiding the Flu
Cold and Flu Season is upon us will you succumb? With symptoms ranging from Body aches, and fever, chills, sore throat, coughing, extreme fatigue, even diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, Flu season can start as early as October and run straight through May, with the brunt of Flu season being typically February and March. Practically every…
Read MoreWho’s Ready for Dessert?
Did you save room for dessert? I’m sure you have been asked this question pretty much anytime you’ve gone out for a sit-down meal. and it certainly can be tempting if you catch sight of the pictures or read over the decadent choices on the menu. If you’re celebrating a special occasion an occasional treat won’t derail you. However,…
Read MoreFeed the Brain to reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
As of 2015, 5.3 million Americans are estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease. Among these, 5.1 million are over 65 with another 200,000 individuals under 65 having early onset Alzheimer’s. These numbers are expected to triple in the coming decade. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease of the brain that slowly robs a person of the very…
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