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  • Bad Habits = Consequences: Type II Diabetes & Cancer in Women

    Postmenopausal women are at risk for various cancers, but that predisposition may be augmented by diabetes. The Women’s Health Initiative Study demonstrated that the presence of type 2 diabetes in women age 50-79 increases the risk of gastrointestinal cancers specifically, including liver cancer, pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer. The study involved over 145,000 women in this age group who were enrolled in the study in the 1990s. The data was collected through 2009 and compared between diabetic women and non-diabetic women.

  • Foods to include in your diet this fall that pack a nutritious punch

    Many of us tend to think of fruits and vegetables as summer foods, and then forget about them as the fall and winter seasons approach. But did you know that some of the most nutrient-packed produce peaks during these seasons?

    Pumpkin

    What comes to mind when you hear the word “pumpkin?” Pie? Jack-o-lantern? Thanksgiving? Although a member of the squash family and treated as a vegetable, pumpkin is technically a fruit because it grows on a vine and contains seeds. Its vibrant orange-colored flesh is due to the significant amount of carotenoids, specifically lutein and beta- and alpha- carotene. Carotenoids are not only converted into vitamin A, which is critical for our eye and immune health, but also act as antioxidants by filtering ultraviolet rays that can cause damage to our eyes’ lens and retina. Just 1 cup of the pumpkin’s flesh can provide 250% of your daily value of vitamin A (organic canned pumpkin can provide even more, about 750% DV), along with vitamin C, vitamin E, riboflavin, potassium, and copper.

  • Protect your heart! Proactive lifestyle changes you can make now that can save your life later

    Years of working as a dietitian in cardiac rehabilitation have taught me that heart disease can afflict anyone – from the very old to the very young. Most people in cardiac rehab do not make the necessary lifestyle changes until after the fact … after the heart attack or stroke. My advice? Don’t wait until you’re a statistic, make better choices now!

  • The possible link between celiac disease and unexplained infertility

    I saw a lovely 26-year-old woman who has been trying to get pregnant for two years in my office recently. Neither she nor her husband has ever conceived. She was having normal regular periods and frequent unprotected intercourse in the middle of her menstrual cycle. She had no complaints of painful periods or painful intercourse. Her only medical complaint was abdominal bloating, cramps and diarrhea that seemed to be related to stress. She had lost weight recently by exercising and eliminating breads and carbohydrates, and as a result, her bloating also improved.

  • What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?

  • Healthy New Year’s Resolutions: Why Breakfast Should Be #1 on Your List

    Every January, millions of people make resolutions to live better and eat healthier.

  • More Lymphedema Surgery Questions Answered

    Last month, we shared with you our answers to lymphedema surgery. Since then, we’ve continued to receive an outpouring of questions from people affected by this condition, which is characterized by painful swelling in the arms, legs or abdomen.

  • There’s Blood In My Urine—Should I Be Concerned?

    Despite the fact that finding blood in one’s urine is relatively common, that doesn’t make it any less alarming if it happens to you. If you see blood in your urine, you may experience confusion and panic. However, it’s best to remain calm and turn to your doctor for help.

  • A Single Shot Can Save Adults from Deadly Pneumococcal Disease

    These days, it seems like you can’t watch the evening news without hearing something about a disease outbreak. The media has given significant attention—and rightfully so— to diseases such as swine flu, bird flu, MERS-CoV and, of course, the deadly Ebola virus.

  • Four Easy Diet Tips to Stay Energized During the Holidays

    Is it just me, or does this holiday season seem especially hectic? Between work and travel, parties and family visits, the holiday season seems to feel more rushed each year. Unfortunately, the season that requires the most energy also happens to be when it is shortest in supply.