You’re probably familiar with the saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” In my experience, that’s completely untrue. Conversely, what you do know often can help you. You may…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosNovember 9, 2022
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many of us have avoided leaving our homes to do anything that seems non-essential. For this reason, many children are now behind on their…
Dr. Lynn CollinsJuly 1, 2021
Nowadays, over-the-counter (OTC) vitamins and other nutritional supplements are big business. In 2019, 77 percent of Americans reported using these types of products, and the average American now spends around…
Sheila PerlickDecember 10, 2020
After the 2020 we’ve had, I can’t wait to bring in the new year. For 2021, I’m looking forward to much better days. In addition to hopefully returning to a…
Veronica SerranoDecember 10, 2020
My kids aren’t letting COVID-19 dull their holiday spirit. In fact, their excitement seems to be higher than ever! Whether it’s spotting the first lights in the neighborhood, getting a…
Danielle FisherDecember 4, 2020
I don’t think I’m alone in saying there’s something about the holiday season that elevates stress levels. Maybe it’s the pressure to create the “perfect” holiday or a never-ending to-do…
Sarah BishopDecember 1, 2020
Chances are your family health history includes many common medical issues like diabetes, stroke, and cancer. The U.S. Surgeon General has declared Thanksgiving Day as National Family Health History Day,…
Mary Eileen O'ConnorNovember 25, 2020
If you have diabetes, taking care of your health can be challenging during normal times. The COVID-19 pandemic can make it so much harder. I’d like to examine the pandemic’s…
Dr. Ronald J. Brooks MD, FACPNovember 24, 2020
There are online ratings for everything nowadays: restaurants, vacation rentals, nail salons, car mechanics, and doctors, just for starters. Thanks to the worldwide communication explosion, consumers have vast amounts of…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosNovember 23, 2020
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