Add Years to Your Life

Eating a fiber-filled diet doesn’t have to mean noshing on bran muffins and drinking prune juice. Avocados, raspberries, artichokes, lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas are all high in fiber and can help you ... Continue Reading

Ticks

Tick-borne disease is on the rise in the US, with 7 new tick diseases identified in the last 15 years. This spike in disease is due to a greater number of ticks invading larger areas of the ... Continue Reading

Wake-up Call: Fight Fatigue at Its Roots

Are these ordinary signs of aging? Exhausted throughout the day, joy in life slowly diminishing, active lifestyle becoming a distant memory. No, no and no. Feeling tired all the ... Continue Reading

Cardiovascular disease risk is usually assessed through a treadmill test, putting participants through their paces to determine how well their hearts respond to high-intensity exercise. But a recent study suggests there might be an easier way to ... Continue Reading

Is Cutting Carbohydrates the Key to Losing Weight?

We all know moving the number on the scale requires seriously watching our bread, pasta and pastry intake. A diet too high in carbohydrates — even complex carbs like whole-wheat bread, sweet ... Continue Reading

A brisk walk is more than just a great cardio workout; it benefits the brain, too. According to new research published in the journal Neurology, walking increases blood flow to the brain, which can help reduce the risk of cognitive ... Continue Reading

Opting for healthier food choices can be challenging. It is even more challenging when you feel stressed. According to new research, 38% of adults eat unhealthy foods during periods of stress. But stress eating junk food can have ... Continue Reading

Stay Healthy…Schedule a Travel Consult with Your Physician Before You Leave

Peak travel season is approaching, and Americans are traveling outside the US more than ever before.  Regardless of the destination, it’s important to be aware that you may be exposed to ... Continue Reading

Exercise has been linked to a breadth of health benefits, including cancer prevention, bone density, heart health and many others. But did you know that you’re helping your brain as well? According to numerous studies, regular physical ... Continue Reading

Ways to successfully lose weight – and keep it off – are at the top of just about everyone’s wish list. While we can’t offer a quick fix or a magical food that melts away pounds, we can offer proven, practical strategies that will set you ... Continue Reading