Category Archives: Medical News

Too cold to go for a run outside? What better way to warm up in the cold winter months than Bikram Yoga. This 105 degree, 40% humidity, 90 minute class may seem intimidating but it’s nothing to sweat about! This … Continue reading →

With the many holidays and parties coming up, you may find that you are worried about what you are eating and what you would need to do to negate those extra calories. Look below for some common holiday foods, the … Continue reading →

The word stress can usually be associated with the holidays and end of the year. Not only does it take a mental toll on you, but it also physically affects the body. When you start to see physical symptoms, it’s … Continue reading →

Contributed by John A Rumberger, PhD, MD, FACC Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or psoriasis are at an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events when compared with the general population, according to findings from a large cohort study. All … Continue reading →

by John A. Rumberger, PhD, MD, FACC There is no question that the introduction of statins into the drug armamentarium has produced untold benefits in lowering the LDL cholesterol values as well as lowering the ‘risk’ of developing heart disease.  I … Continue reading →

By Debbie Jeffery, RDN LD About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer at some time in her life, and worldwide, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. While some risk factors are out of our … Continue reading →

By Debbie Jeffery, RDN LD Gluten-Free is a current nutrition “hot” topic and many are using gluten-free products without first determining if it’s a good health choice for them. We know that gluten allergies and sensitivities are real. Celiac Disease … Continue reading →

New trends continue to pop up within the health and fitness field every day. Many times we dive in head first in order to try the newest method of weight loss and fitness classes without really knowing what the reasoning … Continue reading →

by John Rumberger, PhD, MD, FACC Cardiovascular risk and mortality are largely related to a heart attack, congestive heart failure, or a stroke – this is about 50% of all causes of death. “All cause” mortality however is a bigger … Continue reading →

by Staci O’Connor, RD, CLC, CDN Black rice is a whole grain that is high in protein, fiber, and iron with trace amounts of fat and sodium with a mild, nutty flavor (see our previous blog post). This recipe is … Continue reading →