It makes sense that February is American Heart Month — it’s a natural fit, with red hearts abound — but did you know that May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month? And more importantly, do you know...read more
When you become a mother, self-sacrifice and putting your children first becomes second nature. The focus shifts from your wants and needs to theirs, and you delay or even deny yourself things that were routine in your life before...read more
Obesity rates continue to rise to epic proportions around the world. Now considered a global health epidemic, the disease is a major risk factor for serious medical problems, many of which can be fatal — heart disease, stroke and...read more
You don’t have to drink alcohol in order to damage your liver. NASH, short for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, is a severe form of fatty liver disease that recently overtook hepatitis C as the primary cause of liver cancer in Americans....read more
We all know that winter can take a toll on energy and motivation. It’s cold, snowy, and worst of all, it gets dark early. This means your days feel shorter, and you’re much less likely to engage in healthy...read more
Alcohol has always held a stigma, but this is especially true when it comes to bariatric surgery. The misconceptions surrounding alcohol consumption after weight loss procedures are rampant, but there is not always truth to the myths. Below, we...read more