Health Tips

20 Jul Making Healthy Choices on Your Vacation

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Summer is finally here, meaning that many of us have planned a little escape for ourselves and our family. However, one thing to note is that although vacations can be beneficial for our body and mind, it also takes us away from our regular daily...

03 Jul Hidden Benefits to Staying Hydrated

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We all know that without water, we would die. After all, nearly 70% of our body is made up of the stuff. With summer officially here, it’s now more important than ever to make sure your body is properly hydrated. I’m sure you probably already...

20 Jun Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Heart?

Posted at 16:00h in Heart Disease, Internal Medicine by Continuum Pediatrics 0 Comments

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Have you checked in on your heart health lately? Take this quick, 10-question quiz to get an idea of how your heart is doing! Does your family have a history of heart disease? Have you ever been told that you have high cholesterol? Do you...

05 Jun The Pros and Cons of Juicing

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Juicing has been around since 150 B.C., but the concept has really exploded in the last couple of years. Juicing companies make their product sound like the best thing since microwavable popcorn, but is juicing really that good for you? Well, yes and no. Let’s...

24 May Why Female Doctors Are the Best!

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Well, male doctors are pretty great, too. But a few studies have shown recently some interesting findings regarding patient outcomes and physician gender. Let’s see what they found: Communication Is Key This is something I’ve always emphasized with my patients—I want to educate them so that they...

10 May Soda and Diet Soda: Is One Really Better for You?

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Back in 2012, a Gallup poll revealed that about half of the American population was drinking soda on a daily basis. As of more recently, that number has dropped to around 20%, with about 60% Americans reporting that they’re actively trying to avoid soda (whether...

17 Apr How to Destress and Reenergize

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In today’s world, it’s easy to get stressed out. As of 2015, the American adult’s average stress levels were a 5.1 on a 10-point scale (and over the last several years, that rating has only increased). It’s easy to understand why it happens—increasingly busy schedules,...

07 Apr You the Man! Overcoming the Top 3 Health Risks for Men

Posted at 10:34h in Cancer, Heart Disease, Internal Medicine by Continuum Pediatrics 0 Comments

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Gentlemen! Today’s article is on three of the top health risks for men: heart disease, cancer, and depression. Here’s how you can help ward them off: Heart Disease Like I mentioned in my blog on the top three health risks for women, this is the leading cause...

21 Mar Girl Power: Defeating the Top 3 Health Risks for Women

Posted at 16:46h in Cancer, General Health, Heart Disease, Internal Medicine by Continuum Pediatrics 0 Comments

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Attention, ladies! Today, we’re talking about three of the top health risks for women: heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. Here’s what you can do about them: Heart Disease The National Institutes of Health (NIH) names heart disease as the leading cause of death for both men and...

09 Mar Hassle-Free Healthy Eating

Posted at 09:25h in Diabetes, General Health, Internal Medicine by Continuum Pediatrics 0 Comments

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As an internist, I’m an advocate for eating healthy. The benefits for both mind and body are endless! But sometimes, eating healthier can feel daunting. If you want to eat healthier, does that mean you have to start counting calories and measuring your daily intake rates...