Screening mammograms are used to detect breast cancer, but we shouldn’t rely solely on better breast cancer detection. Additionally, we should be tackling the root causes in order to prevent breast cancer. This blog post discusses 5 diet and lifestyle [...]
This blog post was originally published on July 31, 2016, and it is updated with fresh information and sources and re-published on October 2, 2019. If you are experiencing diabetes, chances are you have tried changing your diet in an [...]
Plant-based meats are trending like crazy right now. With all of the new options, we’re faced with many more decisions on what to eat. Some people feel especially puzzled by the new plant-based “burgers” and are asking the key question. [...]
The demands of your work and family responsibilities may be causing you to cut back on your sleep. But a lack of sleep is really bad for your waistline. In this article, we talk about how a lack of sleep [...]
When you visit your doctor you need to know how to get the most out of the visit and avoid mistakes which can worsen your health. In this article, you will learn 3 mistakes to avoid at your doctor visits [...]
Food cravings are a major problem that many of us struggle with every day. One common misconception is that you need to use more willpower to lose weight. There is a better way to eat and end your food cravings [...]
Why is “moderation” such a bad idea? I’m sure you’ve heard the term “do everything in moderation”, and you’ve probably struggled with this concept. Eating everything in moderation doesn’t really work. Here’s why: You will frustrate yourself twice When you [...]
This blog post was originally published on August 12, 2018, and it is updated with fresh information. Life is demanding and when faced with limited time, busy people tend to sacrifice their self-care. Here are 5 health tips for busy [...]
When I was an anesthesiology trainee, I worked 24-hour shifts with no sleep every other night. The schedule was insane. By the end of an overnight shift, doctors look like little zombies with stethoscopes. Poor sleep negatively affects the body [...]
I often hear the complaint that fruits and vegetables are too expensive and therefore it is unrealistic to recommend them to people. The question is can we afford not to eat them? Basic human needs include air, water, food, rest, [...]