Clearing the fog of cataracts
When it comes to cataract surgery, nothing should be allowed to cloud your decision! A new report from Harvard Medical School will assure you’re left with no doubt about what’s right for you! When it
A new start after 60: it took 70 years to find my inner artist. At 82, I’m in my studio every day
Image Credit: The Guardian - Norma Geddes: ‘I didn’t know something so simple could be so fulfilling.’ Photograph: Kate Thompson/The Guardian Former nurse Norma Geddes took a 10-day stained-glass course on a whim and
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, I imagine each of us marks the passage of time differently. I mark time by how fast my 4 grandchildren are growing, and not just in physical terms. My two oldest grandchildren (ages 15 and
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, I’ve just returned from a 21-day journey to Istanbul, Bursa, Konya and Cappadocia, Turkey, and find myself again appreciating what travel can do for us. I find that travel offers more than just
Statins: Types, uses, side effects, and alternatives
If your doctor wants you to take a statin for high cholesterol, you're not alone. More than 40 million Americans take them, too. In fact, statins are the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. But you
5 surprising benefits of walking
The next time you have a check-up, don't be surprised if your doctor hands you a prescription to walk. Yes, this simple activity that you've been doing since you were about a year old is
Foods high in iron: Incorporating high-iron foods into a healthy diet
Iron is an important nutrient for many functions of the body such as transporting oxygen through the bloodstream and making proteins and enzymes. Iron is an essential nutrient, which means we must consume it
Diet and Blood Pressure: The Heart of the Matter
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. If not controlled, this generally symptomless “silent killer” can lead to serious consequences, including stroke, kidney disease, heart attack, and blindness. Fortunately, high
What Your Teeth & Mouth Can Tell You About Your Sleep Quality
Did you know your teeth and mouth can provide valuable insights into your sleep quality? As a dentist, I've seen firsthand how understanding the relationship between oral health and sleep health can help people
Monitoring blood pressure at home
Stress, exercise, and even a few drinks the night before your doctor's appointment can push your blood pressure up. So it's often difficult to tell whether an unusually high reading at the doctor's office means