Back to School in Changing Times
How is your school district handling back to school this year? Many are opting for remote-only learning at the start of the school year, and parents of these students and teachers may worry that children Read More
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Chef’s three favorite things to eat when stressed
Raise your hand if you’ve ever eaten something unhealthy because you felt stressed. During his trips to the supermarket, Chef Gerard Viverito says he has been shocked to see so many grocery carts overloaded with Read More
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Risks
Risk factors for Alzheimer’s dementia may be apparent as early as our teens and 20s, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2020. These risk factors, many of which are Read More
Seven Tips for a Healthy School Year
Parents can make sure their children get the new school year off to a healthy start by getting checkups for them during the summer break. Well visits are important because they give us a chance Read More
Four key supplements to build immunity
It’s important to know that simply building immunity will not prevent you from contracting COVID-19. The virus that causes COVID-19 is unique, meaning those who contract it have no existing antibodies to mount a defense. Read More
Autoimmune Disease and COVID-19
The greatest emphasis on preventing the spread of coronavirus has been geared toward the elderly and those with autoimmune disease, and for good reason. While these groups are not necessarily more likely to contract COVID-19, Read More
Ten Tips to Care for Yourself when Caring for Someone Else
When giving your all in the sacred role of caring for a loved one, an essential piece is often missing from the equation: YOU! You cannot stop living your life. It will not be good Read More
4 Essential Tips to Improve Memory as we Age
Ask baby boomers what they’re most afraid of, and the answer might surprise you. Hint: It’s not “dying.” Nope, the No. 1 fear of baby boomers everywhere is memory loss. And why wouldn’t it be? After Read More
Tips to Treat Lyme Disease
After three weeks of suffering with fever, chills, headaches and muscle aches, Daniel Kinderlehrer began to suspect he had Lyme disease, the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. As a medical doctor, he Read More
COVID-19: The Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels and a Weak Immune System
In this time of heightened fear around COVID-19, it is important to do all one can to minimize exposure and improve your overall immune health. The saying “leave no stone unturned” is extremely important at Read More