Archive for 2015
Vitamin C Revisited – Food Sources and Recipes
Vitamin C A recent Health Pearl by Dr. Tran noted that Vitamin C can have one positive effect on the body that is related to heart disease. It can decrease endothelia-1, which…
Read MoreSeptember 11, a Day of Reflection
Today was my Friday off. I went to the Gym for an intense but fun bootcamp class. My friend Dr. Diane Laurin was there for the class too, and to…
Read MoreFall Allergies
For Fall allergy sufferers, the late summer and early fall bring weed pollen allergies. In the DC area, Ragweed is one of the main pollens in the air. But there…
Read MoreSeptember 2015 Health News: Vitamin C Supplement and Exercise; Red Meat Consumption and Overeating; Antibiotics and Type 2 Diabetes
*Can Vitamin C supplement replace exercise?* A study from University of Colorado in Boulder reported that Vitamin C supplementation (500mg/day, time-released) can be as effective as walking for cardiovascular benefits…
Read MoreA Summer Without Regret
The summer is ending soon and students in our area have begun to be back to school. Last Sunday, in The New York Times, I read “The Summer that Never…
Read MoreSix Things Parents Should Avoid When Guiding Teens About Sex
As an OB/GYN and an advocate for prevention of teen pregnancy and STDs, I�ve had plenty of opportunities to interact with parents on the topic of teen sexual health. Often,…
Read MoreWhat Do Back Pain, Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Disease Have in Common?
More than you would think, it turns out. A few weeks ago, I attended a conference about Nutrition in Medicine that focused on prevention of cardiovascular disease. It was hosted…
Read MoreAugust Health News: Osteoporosis Prevalence; Carbohydrates Consumption and Depression Risk; Autism Early Screening; Cranberry Capsules and UTI Risk…
*Osteoporosis Prevalence in Women and Men: News from the CDC* Using data from National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES), collected from 2005-2010, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) reported…
Read MoreThe Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload by Dr. Daniel J. Levitin
Did you know that checking your email multiple times a day drains your brain of power and ability to make proper decisions? In fact, just knowing you have an email waiting…
Read MoreA Group Discussion About Obesity and Weight Loss
A response to Dr. Tran’s latest blog related one person’s lifelong struggle with obesity, but represented the voice of many. The story struck a nerve with many of our docs,…
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