The Do’s and Don’ts of Putting on Sunscreen
We all know how important it is to protect our skin from too much sun exposure, but some of the details can be a bit tricky. Follow these do’s and don’ts about sunscreen and you’ll keep your skin healthy and sunburn free all year! DO put sunscreen on before you go outside. This is because most chemical formulas need to be […]
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Recipes for Guys that Grill
Most men love to grill, and what better time of year to grill than summer? Here are some tasty summer grilling recipes dad will love to make. Dijon-Herb Turkey Kebabs Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 pound turkey tenderloin cut into large chunks 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons coconut aminos 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary […]
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Warning Signs of Depression
It’s normal to experience periods of sadness, especially after a challenging event such as losing a loved one, job loss, or a traumatic injury or diagnosis. Occasionally feeling down is to be expected, but when sad feelings don’t pass with time or start to impact many areas of your life, these could be signs of depression. It can be difficult […]
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How to Sneak More Fiber into Your Diet
Getting enough fiber is important for your health. For starters, it can prevent or reduce constipation which is good for colon health. It may also help with weight loss and maintenance. Fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, as well as reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. The Institute of Medicine recommends at least 38 grams of […]
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Colon Cancer Risk Factors and Tips for Lowering Risk
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is 1 in 22 for men and 1 in 24 for women. The good news is that colon cancer can be prevented and is treatable with a high rate of success […]
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How to Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure. Blood pressure depends on how much blood your heart is pumping and how much resistance there is to blood flow in your arteries. If you have narrow arteries, your blood pressure will be higher. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, makes individuals high-risk for developing a wide variety of other […]
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Anxiety and Heart Disease: What’s the Connection?
Anxiety disorders significantly increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease and also raise the odds of suffering a fatal cardiac event, according to new studies. In a study done at the University in the Netherlands, Annelieke M. Roest, MSc combined the data from 20 different studies done on 250,000 people. After 11 years, researchers found that there was a […]
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Healthy Weight Loss—What’s the Trick?
This article is written by Abe Fridman, DO, Griffin Hospital’s Director of Bariatrics. Dr. Fridman offers a range of surgical weight loss procedures designed to help patients live healthier, happier lives. What’s the secret to healthy weight loss? Ever since I started in the field of weight loss, this has always been the number one question asked by patients and staff. After […]
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When Should I Receive Colorectal Screening?
The American Cancer Society expects colorectal cancer to cause about 53,000 deaths by the end of the year. The best protection against colorectal cancer is early detection because the sooner cancer is detected, the more treatable the disease is. With that in mind, oncologists are always working to develop more effective methods of detecting cancer and re-evaluating when patients should begin […]
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How to Blunt Unhealthy Food Cravings
For many healthy eaters, our greatest nemesis is food cravings. The seemingly insurmountable desire for something very specific (and usually very unhealthy) is more than normal hunger. Some research shows that these strong yearnings are linked to habits, hormones, and emotions. Cravings differ from person to person, but the foods that usually cause us to blow are clean eating habits […]
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