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5 Tips for Aging Well

The good news is the same things you do to stay healthy throughout your life – exercising regularly, eating healthy, managing stress – still apply as you get older.

Man’s Best Friend: The Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

Pet ownership has been on the rise in the last few decades. A recent study by the American Pet Products ...

Imperfect Medicine

My colleague, Dr. Jeff Carstens, responded to my blog entry dated 2/2/09 regarding the unfortunate demise of noted political commentator ...

Myths about Migraines & How to Help

If you or someone in your life experiences migraines, you’ve probably felt a range of emotions - sympathy, sadness and ...

From Heart Attack to 150-pound Weight Loss

He survived Hurricane Katrina. Now Charles Gonzales is determined to survive colon cancer. "I've never been sick in 41 years," said ...

6 Ways to Recharge Your Will Power

With New Year’s resolutions just around the corner, now is a good time to beef up your willpower game. Willpower ...

5 Yoga Poses Anyone Can Do

Yoga is everywhere right now – you see it advertised at the mall, it’s at your gym, it’s even making ...

Best Heart Healthy Diets

The US News and World Report ranked the best heart healthy diets.  What do they all have in common?  Plants!  ...

Don't Be a Scrooge this Holiday Season

Do people describe you as “Scrooge” during the holidays? Do you feel like Scrooge when someone talks about one more ...

PTSD Over the Fourth of July

The 4th of July is a wonderful time of year for picnics, barbecues, and family. And, as most of us ...

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