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Protein: What's all the Hype?

Whether it is shakes, bars, powders, or breakfast cereal, protein seems to be advertised as an extra special macronutrient. And ...

Breastfeeding 101: Insider’s Guide to Success

Bonding, convenience, formula shortages, inflation. There are plenty of reasons to consider breastfeeding your newborn. As a midwife, it’s something ...

Doctors' Day

Every now and again patients thank me for the care I provide when they come through the hospital with a ...

Boston

As many of you know, each week I post a new article on some topic that is germane (at least ...

4 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy

We’ve been hearing it for over a decade now: Our kids are getting heavier. One in three of our youngsters ...

Stroke

We fear stroke more than almost any other illness.  This hasn’t always been the case.  I suppose years ago there ...

Starving Children in China

A few decades ago children all over this country were expected to polish off platefuls of brussel sprouts and broccoli ...

Heart and Vascular Health Fair Quiz

The annual Alegent Heart and Vascular Health Fair is coming up soon. On Saturday, February 18, from 7 to 11 ...

The scoop on salt (recipe included)

In less than a week February 2012 will be recorded in the history books.  For me, it is the end ...

Carb Cycling - What Is It?

Carb cycling is a systematic approach to eating carbohydrates that shifts between high, moderate, and low-carb meals on specific days. ...

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