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Articles focus on exercise, nutrition, mental health and overall wellness.
In our new blog, healthcare providers from the region's only academic health system use their expertise to offer tips and advice for how you can lead a longer, better life.
Articles focus on exercise, nutrition, mental health and overall wellness.
By Kimberly Donnellan, M.D., F.A.C.S
Whether you spend time gardening, by the pool or at the beach, make sure you and your family are protected by following these important tips.
By Baret Bercier, M.D.
The gold standard of screening for colon cancer is the colonoscopy, a low-risk, minimally invasive procedure that helps detect precancerous polyps and removes them before they develop into anything worse.
By Phyllus Justice, M.P.H., RD, CDE
Here are some ideas to help you snack smarter and take better care of your health!
By Robert Israel, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Mindful assessment is key to making better nutrition and movement choices in the high-stakes game of your best health
By Robert Israel, M.D., F.A.C.P.
African American men are more likely than white men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime – a 1-in-7 chance versus a 1-in-8 chance for white men.
By Robert Israel, M.D., F.A.C.P.
A dietary style based on a combination of two healthy eating styles, the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, called the MIND diet can reduce dementia risk by over 50%!
Robert Israel, M.D., recommends a more fundamental approach to identify behaviors and motivation to help you understand how you can be successful.
By Robert Israel, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Finally, after a very long and unusual time during which most of us have been under a lot more stress than usual – we are beginning to emerge into some new normal.
By Phyllus Justice, MPH, RDN, CDCES
Whether you’re going to the beach, tanning by the pool or just trying to look and feel your best, it’s important to incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet.
By James Slauterbeck, M.D.
Did you know that the human body is mostly made up of water? In fact, up to 60 percent of our body weight is water. As you can imagine, dehydration decreases athletic performance.
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