Should I Get a Flu Shot?
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all individuals over six months of age receive an annual flu vaccine, with very rare exceptions. Despite this, many people choose not…
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Breast Cancer: Does It Run in the Family?
You’re right to think some people are at greater than average risk for breast cancer based on conditions that can be inherited. Although most breast cancers are random, family history…
Know Your Fats: Healthy vs. Unhealthy
There are a variety of fats in the foods we eat, and some are better than others. Of these varieties, there are four major types of fats: Monounsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated…
Diet or Regular? Which Should You Choose?
If you follow a well-balanced diet without limitations (“everything in moderation”), regular or diet soda every now and then can be an enjoyable part of life. But which one is…
Tips for Losing or Maintaining Weight Through Balanced Eating
There is more than one way to achieve healthy eating patterns to help reach your weight loss and maintenance goals. Slower weight loss leads to greater success in long-term weight…
What is Keto, Really?
The keto diet has recently become very popular – but is it right for everyone? What is keto? The ketogenic (keto) diet is high in healthy fats, moderate in proteins…
9 Things You Should Know About Thyroid Nodules
What is the thyroid gland? It is a butterfly-shaped, hormone-producing gland located in the anterior portion of the neck. Its main function is to produce thyroid hormone, responsible for the…
Diabetes: Know Your Numbers
If you have diabetes, you may think your blood glucose value is the only important number, but there are others you should know. The more you know about your numbers…
When the Heat is On, Protect Yourself
During warm weather months, people are spending time out in the sun playing sports, swimming, walking and enjoying the outdoors. However, most people are not aware that once the temperature…
When to Make the Switch from a Pediatrician to an Adult Doctor
As the college years approach for families, many transitions are on the horizon. But one of the most important transitions may not be top of mind. When is the right…