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  • Heart Attack Symptoms Can Be Different for Men and Women

    Heart disease is sometimes thought of as a man’s disease, but it is also the leading cause of death in American women, with about one in five dying from the illness.

  • Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day?

    The early morning sunlight peeks through the curtains, the birds twitter outside and your sneakers lie by the door, ready for you. The only question is, Will you get up and go?

  • Essential Tips to Help You Medically Prepare for a Hurricane

    Hurricane season for the Atlantic continues through November. With their heavy rain and wind, these storms can be extremely destructive and result in loss of electricity and services for days, weeks or even months. So Floridians should prepare not only for their personal safety but for their medical needs. After a large-scale disaster, you may find it difficult to refill prescriptions or access medical records. Planning for hurricanes in advance can alleviate some of the stress of an oncoming storm. 

  • What to Buy for Your Hurricane Food Kit

    The arrival of hurricane season brings with it the annual reminder to prepare in advance. Fortunately, many resources exist to help guide decisions for purchasing supplies in preparation for a potential emergency. Planning for food is an essential part of hurricane preparedness.

  • Can Stress Upset My Hormones?

    While feeling slightly stressed on occasion is normal, having heightened levels for extended periods of time is detrimental to your health. Stress can disrupt your body’s natural hormone balance, causing issues such as obesity, insomnia, low energy or even a decreased sex drive. Here’s how to tell if you’ve reached that tipping point and what you can do about it.

  • Should I Wear Gloves or Just Wash My Hands?

    While wearing gloves is recommended for some activities — such as cleaning with chemicals or caring for someone who is ill — wearing them while running errands or performing everyday tasks isn’t necessary. In fact, by not adhering to proper guidelines, you may be spreading germs rather than keeping you and your loved ones protected.

  • 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!

  • Oncology dietitian Dawn Napoli: The ABCs of cancer prevention

    You always hear that being proactive and taking preventative measures is the key when it comes to cancer, so how do you make sure you are doing this sufficiently? Well, from a nutrition standpoint, you can make sure that you are including these top cancer fighting foods in your diet on a daily basis.

  • Should I Detox?

    Is it a good idea to “detox” or “cleanse?” Doing a detox or cleansing diet may mean fasting, taking supplements or juicing with the goal of slimming down, flushing the colon or removing toxins from the liver. Often, commercial products are promoted with exaggerated claims of health, weight loss and energy. The subject is not only confusing to consumers, but debated in the medical community. 

  • Study: Older Americans May be Less Healthy Than Previous Generations

    Americans are living longer, but according to one recent study they may not be living healthier.