Vaccinations are most often associated with young children; however, adults also need vaccines to stay healthy. Vaccines cause the body to produce antibodies to fight infection and prevent disease. Depending on the disease, vaccines can provide lifelong immunity or maintain their effectiveness with “boosters”…
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Two months ago, I spoke about the necessity of “unflinching honesty” when beginning any kind of meaningful behavioral change. Today, I’d like to talk about intent and its inseparability from daily habits. The bottom line is this: if you truly want to change yourself, you can’t…
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Thirty-four million Americans over the age of 50 have low bone mass, while another 10 million suffer with osteoporosis. While the exact medical cause of osteoporosis is unknown, we can point to certain risk factors and recommend courses of treatment. Osteoporosis, who’s at risk, and its symptoms.…
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Passport? Check. Swimsuit? Check. Hep A vaccination? What? The truth about preparing for travel, especially international travel, is that you should consider much more than what to pack in your suitcase. From insect-borne diseases to food preparation hygiene, threats to your good health are greater…
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Chocolate Need an excuse to eat more chocolate? How about the fact that chocolate is a natural antioxidant? But before you finish off those leftover Valentine’s treats, it’s important to know that not all chocolate is created equal. “The chocolate that…
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If you find yourself slacking off on your new year’s resolution to exercise, there are some great ways to stay fit indoors that don’t require an expensive gym membership. In fact, even during the winter months when it’s harder to stay active, it’s important to keep moving. To…
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Many busy moms make healthy meal planning a priority for their families. When it comes to their own diets, however, moms are often scrambling to grab a bite between helping with homework, driving carpools and doing housework. To stay healthy, manage weight and boost energy, consider these tips: Eat real…
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The answer might surprise you. While most of us say we want to change ourselves (by losing weight, for instance), deep down, we really don’t want to let go of our unhealthy habits. In my practice, I find that nine out of ten patients simply aren’t ready to change. But don’t despair;…
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If your new year’s resolutions include improving your health, there are important habits you can adopt to help keep you on track. The top three health habits for everyone are: Exercise regularly – The American Heart Association recommends that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate…
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Although the holidays bring good cheer, they are followed by the dark, cold days of winter – a season that’s difficult for many. Physiologically, the body responds to the absence of light and colder temperatures by entering a dormant phase characterized by lower energy and a slowing of body…
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