Category Archives: Medical News

By John A. Rumberger, PhD, MD, FACC Director of Cardiac Imaging The Princeton Longevity Center The answer is Yes and NO, but it depends on a number of factors. Atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries” occurs when certain substances build … Continue reading →

By Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CLC, CDN We all have very busy lives and because of this some of us either forget to eat or grab the closest food item from a vending machine or fast food restaurant. If you … Continue reading →

By Debbie Jeffery, RDN LD The question, “Can What You Eat Affect Your Mental Health?”, is the title of an article that appeared in the Health and Science section of the Washington Post on March 25, 2014. Recent research results … Continue reading →

The chicken in this recipe is poached, a low fat, low sodium cooking method for lean proteins that tend to become dry. No oil or fat is used, and the result is moist tender chicken. The recipe includes a clementine-pomegranate … Continue reading →

Take the stairs. Stretch in bed when you wake up. Do squats while brushing your teeth Perform push-ups waiting for the shower to warm up. Block time off in your calendar. Walk/bike/run to work if possible. Park far from the … Continue reading →

Strength training is extremely important for both men and women and can aid in weight loss, bone health, energy and disease prevention.  Whether you are already following a program or you are just beginning, check out these common mistakes and … Continue reading →

We all know that exercise is good for us. It helps to increase aerobic capacity, reduces body fat, has a positive impact on bone density and muscle mass, and the list goes on. However, many of the patients that I … Continue reading →

When it comes to seeing results and defining your fitness goals, it pays to be SMART. All too often I ask someone what their goals are and they respond with a long pause followed by a generic goal of “I … Continue reading →

By Karen McPartland, RD Then, minimize telomere shortening!  Now, you are probably wondering what a telomere is…Telomeres are sections of DNA at the end of each chromosome that serve as a “cap” to our genetic material.  Every time a cell … Continue reading →