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Many experts believe calcification should be viewed as a contributor to the pathological aging process — but most of us are only familiar with its impact on our cardiovascular health. Plaque buildup is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores have become a non-invasive way for doctors to easily judge how…
A colonoscopy has been almost like a rite of passage when turning 50. That meant drinking that awful prep liquid, spending hours on the toilet and suffering from a raw backside. And that’s before your dignity was ignored if not destroyed during the procedure. But since colon cancer diagnoses among younger patients — those 40 to 49 — have risen 15 percent over the past two decades, the medical community…
Have you noticed fewer people are sharing New Year’s resolutions across social media? Those well-intentioned resolutions can actually create stress and feelings of failure when we don’t live up to our own expectations. And a lot of experts agree, that’s just more stress no one needs. But, here’s the thing. We can’t help but reflect on the transition from the old year to the new one without thinking about what…
Like many people, I love to burn scented candles in my home. In fact, they’d become a part of my wellness practices. When I’d take a relaxing bath, I always lit a candle or two to create a spa-like atmosphere… When I’d ready myself for a little mindful meditation, lighting a candle in my quiet space was part of a routine that helped me clear my mind. And during certain…
Dear Reader, I wrote this article a couple of years ago, but I believe it will never go out of style. Right now so many people are resolving to make drastic diet changes for many reasons including better health or body image. But you should be aware that extreme and restrictive diets have drawbacks. I hope you’ll read this and be kind to yourself in the new year. Best of…
As you get older, you may frequently forget where you put your car keys… join the club. We’re not necessarily talking about dementia here, but the brain ages along with all of your other parts and experiences changes that can lead to memory issues. But research has zeroed in on one very important factor concerning how your blood vessels could be responsible for accelerating the age of your brain… Here’s…
My husband can’t get his day started without a cup of coffee. For me, it’s a cup (or two) of tea that gets me going. I don’t worry too much about these habits. My husband takes his coffee black, so there’s no added sugar or calories to worry about. And I like my tea with a splash of unsweetened plant milk, which only adds a few calories and no extra…
Bird flu has been in the news for months now, with reports that it is infecting poultry, other farm animals, and people who work around them. However, because the cases to date have been mild, it’s been easy to ignore. Unfortunately, the first severe case of the H5N1 virus was recently confirmed in a patient in Louisiana who has since died while hospitalized. This has led many of us to…
You’re probably hearing a lot about the norovirus. We haven’t been hit with anything new, but most people may be more familiar with it as simply the stomach bug. Norovirus is actually a term for a group of viruses that cause gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is also commonly referred to as “the stomach flu.” There are about 2,500 norovirus outbreaks reported annually in the United…
“I worried that if I stopped tracking macros, I would lose my physique.” After years of careful macro tracking, Dr. Fundaro finally admitted to herself that the method no longer worked for her. Yet she was afraid to give it up. If anyone should feel confident in their food choices, it would be Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. After all, Dr. Fundaro has a PhD in Human Nutrition, a decade-plus of nutrition…