Spring forward, fall back. Daylight saving time (DST) literally increases the number of daylight hours but it also disrupts your sleep and circadian rhythms. The price you pay could be your health. Arizona and Alaska do not use DST, nor do many U.S. territories, including American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and...
You often hear that you should get 10,000 steps per day. That may be a tall order for people who work long hours at sedentary jobs. People who are older (though I know many who could run laps around me!) may not always have the stamina. Sometimes it is more important to be aware of...
Updated October 7, 2023 Whether you turn to a vegetarian diet for health or for moral reasons, it is important to know that no diet is perfect. You have to be proactive to make sure you get the right balance of nutrients. What are the consequences — both good and bad — of eating this...
The Mediterranean diet not only tastes good, it comes with a lot of health benefits. Your doctor may encourage you to give it a try if you have or are at risk for heart disease. To be honest, it’s good for everyone for so many reasons. What parts of the diet could you incorporate into...
It’s bad enough that people smoke. It’s even worse when people who did not make the choice to smoke are the ones who suffer the consequences of someone else’s actions. Secondhand smoke is a real problem. Walk Away From Secondhand Smoke Pediatricians are not doing much to counsel parents who smoke. Diagnosis Life summary:Pediatricians can...
It’s not about washboard abs. It’s what lies beneath. Extra belly fat is a sign that your heart and other organs could be covered by fat too. This can affect how well they work and can lead to health complications. Why You Need to Watch Your Waistline An active lifestyle is not enough to overcome...
I have a pre-existing medical condition. If you are a woman, you do too. A woman of reproductive age could need maternity care. If a woman is pregnant or has given birth to a child, she is at risk for postpartum complications, both short- and long-term. Anyone who’s had a C-section could have scar tissue...
Lead exposure remains a public health crisis. If anything, Flint, Michigan taught us that. Action needs to be taken to decrease exposures that could have life-long complications — for young and old alike. Everyone Should Be Screened for Lead Lead exposure may be associated with hard-to-control hypertension. Diagnosis Life summary:Many people have a hard time...
Pets are not just good for the soul, they are good for your physical and mental health. Dogs even more so. If you have the means to care for one, you may consider getting one yourself. This is our beagle Jude with my daughter Charlotte. Isn’t he the cutest? Pets Are Family Dogs really are...
