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Myths, Facts, and How to Stay Up to Date Last week, we started our conversation about immunization. Today we will focus more on the myths and facts about vaccines and how you can stay up to date. What are common vaccine myths? Misinformation spreads easily, especially online. Here are a…

Why Vaccines Matter and How They Protect You August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of vaccination in the prevention of serious diseases. Did you know there are vaccines that can prevent certain types of cancer? Vaccines are not only important for young…

Did you know that adults in the US, on average, sit for nearly 10 hours a day? I think most of us have heard that being sedentary is not good for our hearts, tends to make us gain weight, and can increase the risk for diabetes. But did you know…

Last week, we started our conversation about measles. It was a disease that was on the verge of being wiped out completely in the US. Unfortunately, due to lower vaccination rates, it is coming back in a big way. My mother was, and at 85 still is, a big proponent…

I honestly never thought I would have to write an article about measles. When I was in training, we learned all about measles, studied old case files, learned about the miracle vaccines. But it wasn’t a disease that we saw often. In fact, during my 4 years of medical school…

Hundreds of wildfires currently burning in Ontario, Canada and northern Minnesota have resulted in smoke spreading across the US. Currently the smoke is primarily in the Great Lakes region, Midwest, and the Northeast. Air quality alerts have been issued affecting millions of people, and this may become more widespread as…

Moving to music is one of the best things you can do for your body and soul. It provides multiple health benefits and it’s fun! My husband and I started taking dance classes a few years ago. We were no spring chickens, I can assure you. But it was a…

For the first time in nearly two decades, the FDA has approved a new active sunscreen ingredient for use in the United States: bemotrizinol. Already widely used in Europe, Asia, and Australia, for over 25 years, this ingredient will soon appear in US sunscreens and may offer a more effective…

Last week, we talked about migraine headaches, focusing primarily on the causes and symptoms. Today, we will continue our conversation, with emphasis on how migraine headaches are diagnosed and treated, as well as how you can help prevent migraines. How are Migraine Headaches Diagnosed? The diagnosis of migraine headaches is…

For many people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or chronic digestive discomfort, certain foods seem to trigger unwanted symptoms. One evidence-based approach that may help identify these triggers is the low FODMAP diet. This diet was developed by experts and is recommended by gastrointestinal specialists all over the world….