Skin Cancer and Staying Safe in the Sun
A recent study in Canada revealed widely used blood pressure medication may be linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Click here to read the WebMD article and learn…
Sugar and sugar alternatives: What is the best option?
There are so many sugar options, and sugar substitutes. Now modified sugar is on the horizon. Which is the best option? Here, an article from Freethink.com discusses how a group…
Honesty is important with your doctor
In this Washington Post article, the author shares his personal story surrounding the importance of being honest with your doctor about taking your medications as well as the outcomes of…
A heart-healthy diet doesn’t need to be low in fat
But the source of the fats you choose — and the rest of what you typically eat — make a big difference. According to this article on Harvard Health, there…
Sleeping – Research says it is important
This article, from Oxford Academic, is very interesting and thought provoking. Research says sleep is important. Here is why. Link to the research: https://academic.oup.com It remains an enigma why human…
Germs in the Pool: A Survival Guide for Swimmers
Taken from AARP: Germs in the Pool: A Survival Guide for Swimmers Click here to read the article in its entirety Chlorine kills most pathogens, but parasites, bacteria and viruses…
Webinar – Why you Need a Will
A proper estate plan, including a will, saves you and your family time, money and taxes. Below is a link to a free webinar, presented by Samaritan Foundations Medtalk. Its…
Hypertension Made Worse by Commonly Used Prescription Meds
According to this article from Medscape, Nearly one out of five American adults with hypertension is on a prescription drug known to raise blood pressure, based on analysis of more than 27,000…
Which Blood Pressure Number Matters the Most?
On Harvard Health 's Ask a Doctor, questions are answered regarding which blood pressure number matters most. It is important to be an educated patient. Learn here about why the…
Help Reduce your Dementia Risk
According to this article in Eating Well magazine, walking three times or more a week can help reduce your risk of dementia. walking-just-3-times-per-week-might-reduce-dementia Other tips to help reduce dementia risk…