It’s easy to be overwhelmed with medical information in the media.
It is often written with the intent of being big on headlines but short on important details. We present that information in a reliable manner so you can be well-informed. We also summarize medical conference news
We hope all the pearls we will be gathering will help you on your journey to good health and happiness!
The Goldilocks Version of the Immune System
As I think about fighting off all varieties of cold, flu and covid over the next few months, I marvel at the complexity of the immune system. Why can two people…
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The Cold Outdoors is Still the Great Outdoors
Winter weather has descended on the Washington area. Many of us may move our exercise routines indoors and manage to perform aerobic exercises within a small space. However, being outdoors…
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Your Power to Prevent Alzheimer’s
If you want to know how the food you eat influences your long term brain health, this article1 published in Nature a few days ago is very encouraging. We know that Alzheimer’s…
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Whooping cough is on the rise
Pertussis is having its moment. We hear plenty about measles cases surging due to vaccine hesitancy, but not so much about pertussis, or whooping cough as it’s commonly known. Most…
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Success in Starting a Healthy New Habit – Part 2
In the last post, we talked about SMART goals and setting yourself up for success in creating a new habit. This article follows up with actionable suggestions. The difference between a routine…
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Success in Starting a New Healthy Habit
New Year’s Day is only 4 weeks away – the day that virtuous resolutions are made, and unfortunately, broken by February. I’m not so much a fan of New Year’s Resolutions…
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EATING PROTEIN TO AVOID MUSCLE LOSS – Sarcopenia Part 2
Last week, we talked about how we all lose muscle mass naturally over time. This series is meant to encourage you to work against that tendency as early as possible.…
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Growing Your Connections for Brain Health
I think it’s fair to say that we’d like our brains to be working as well as possible for as long as possible. So here’s an important point – brain health…
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LIFESTYLE MATTERS!
We are born with genes derived from our parents. Although they remain with us through life, you are in charge of modifying them! You can lower your risk of many illnesses…
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Tech Use – Could It Be An Addiction?
We’re used to hearing about addiction to drugs and other harmful substances. Does attachment to our phones and various tech devices also qualify as an addiction? By definition, an addiction…
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