Health News
New Advisory Brings the Alcohol-Cancer Connection to the Forefront
Alcohol and Cancer Risk Our year was off to a sobering start with the advisory on alcohol and cancer risk issued by the Surgeon General in January. The key points, which were concerning, and for at least half of Americans, seemingly unknown until now, included: A...
Heart Health Update: All Roads Lead to Prevention
Whether you’re a healthy 40-something with a family history of premature cardiac events, a 50-year-old mother who experienced a complicated pregnancy decades ago, or a 65-year-old man whose statin treatment has failed to lower high cholesterol levels, take heart in...
Truth or Dare: Staying Informed in an Age of Misinformation
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting its boots on.” * It’s not easy to cut through the clutter in our world of often viral misinformation and find irrefutable facts. Healthcare is especially prone to misinterpretation because the...
Heart Health Tips for Young Women
Christina Neal, MHS, PA-C Heart disease is often thought of as a concern for older adults, but the truth is that heart health starts early. The habits young women develop in their teens and twenties lay the foundation for long-term cardiovascular wellness. One of the...
Heart Health and Menopause
Marcia Y. L. Parris, MD Menopause is a major transition, and it is also a turning point for heart health. As estrogen levels decline, the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other cardiovascular issues rises. Many women who have never had heart concerns...
The New Holiday Plate: Healthy, Wholesome, and Welcoming For All
As dietary restrictions become more commonplace (an estimated 10% of Americans have a food allergy, another 5% are vegetarian or vegan), serving a holiday meal that satisfies a diversity of diners may seem intimidating. Below we show some easy ways to deconstruct or...