Category Archives: Medical News

Healthy Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Posted on February 20, 2013 by cvolgraf

Healthy Chocolate Dessert Recipes Mary Perry, RD When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of chocolate. While recent research has shown that chocolate has many health benefits, we’re not talking about the chocolate typically found in those heart-shaped boxes … Continue reading →

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You’re Not Who You Think You Are

Posted on February 6, 2013 by David A Fein, MD

By: David Fein, MD Medical Director You’re not who you think you are.  In fact, at least 90% of you isn’t you. Yes, by weight, you are mostly human.  But if we count the number of cells in your body, … Continue reading →

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Top 4 Reasons Why Diets Fail

Posted on January 30, 2013 by cvolgraf

This Friday marks the beginning of February, which is a good time to critique and tweak your weight loss plans for 2013. The simplest of things may be holding you back from reaching your goals, so it is important to … Continue reading →

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Regular low intensity exercise can get you “Olympic Longevity!”

Posted on December 31, 2012 by cvolgraf

A recent article in the New York Times  talks about the longevity benefits experienced by Olympians compared to non-Olympians in two studies that appear in the Christmas issue of the British Medical Journal.  One of the two studies showed that Olympians … Continue reading →

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To PSA or Not To PSA- The Great Prostate Screening Debate

Posted on October 16, 2012 by David A Fein, MD

By: David A Fein, MD Medical Director It’s the second leading cause of cancer death and the most common cancer in non-smoking men. Prostate cancer claims more than 28,000 men each year.  It used to be an even more common cause … Continue reading →

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The Next Ten Years

Posted on October 16, 2012 by David A Fein, MD

By: David A Fein, MD Medical Director This month Princeton Longevity Center is proud to celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary. From the start, many of you were quick to recognize the vital role of the new technologies offered at PLC … Continue reading →

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Childhood Obesity

Posted on October 16, 2012 by kmillerplc

Childhood Obesity Can Start in the Womb By: Kristen L. Miller, MS We are facing in epidemic of childhood obesity here in the US.  Obesity in children has increased from 5% in the 1960’s to 17% currently (Ogden et al., … Continue reading →

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Iron: Too much of a good thing?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Gail Wikler RD CDN

This excellent article in the New York Times earlier this week discusses the role of Iron in the body, how to identify symptoms of deficiency (anemia), and who might have TOO much iron. Click the link below to read this helpful … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Bliss

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Gail Wikler RD CDN

Blueberries, rich in antioxidants to promote heart health and cancer prevention, are in the peak of their season. Try this great low-fat blueberry muffin recipe to boost your antioxidant intake. Eat as a snack between meals or with a lean … Continue reading →

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Playground or Health Club?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by keburns

More and more I hear from patients that they do not really enjoy going to a health club to exercise, and that they would rather spend their time outdoors playing with their kids or exercising in the fresh air.  I … Continue reading →

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