This weekend we celebrated the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating light over darkness, real and spiritual. The holiday is a reminder of how hard it is to stay…
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When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. After a year of adjusting medications and supplements to control a heart rhythm condition in my patient, she came in with…
Despite the pandemic, heart disease accounts for more deaths than any other class of ailment in the Western world. Yet, most cases have been judged to be preventable with a…
There are so many different camps offering conflicting dietary recommendations that some days it seems like you might as well give up and grab junk food. But don’t! That’s because…
A plant-based diet journey begins with a single step — and conquering breakfast is that first step for many. Weaning yourself off bacon, sausage and fast food wraps can be…
What is collagen? Collagen is the protein that forms connective fibers in tissues such as skin, ligaments, cartilage, bones and teeth. Collagen also acts as a kind of intracellular “glue”…
What is collagen? Collagen is the protein that forms connective fibers in tissues such as skin, ligaments, cartilage, bones and teeth. Collagen also acts as a kind of intracellular “glue”…
“A properly designed salad … will resemble a prism of colors and provide a healthful meal,” our columnist advises. (Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture) Twice-monthly health columns are by a…
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women. Heart disease can progress silently for decades until a heart attack, stroke, or sudden death brings problems to…
A number of people have identified veganism as one of the biggest trends in health and the reality is that the number of persons identifying their diet as plant-based or…
