by Sue Robbins | Mar 9, 2016 | Wellness
Dr. Danielle Ofri likens working in a general medical practice to sometimes feeling like being at the greeting station of a ferris wheel: every few minutes another person gets off and brings a new set of medical issues into your office…. My first patient on a...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 7, 2016 | Wellness
Gretchen Reynolds at TheNewYorkTimes.com says we have many options…. Tai chi, for instance, with its flowing movements and poses, rapidly builds balance. A study published last year found that older people who completed several weeks of tai chi classes performed...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 1, 2016 | Wellness
If you crave chocolate or Cheetos after a hectic day, it may be because you’re sleep deprived, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that lack of sleep may lead to increased appetite and affinity for unhealthy foods. According to the Centers for Disease...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 28, 2016 | Wellness
Pomegranates are rich in micronutrients with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and are often compared favorably with red wine and green tea in terms of health benefits. But there’s little good evidence that the level of nutrients found in the...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 25, 2016 | Wellness
John Whyte, M.D., former Chief Medical Expert, Health and Medical Education at Discovery Channel shares his thoughts on why pharmacists play a valuable role in the health of the community…. I’m going to be honest – physicians don’t think often...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 23, 2016 | Natural Remedies, Wellness
It seems to happen every winter. One day, everyone’s fine, and the next, your friends, coworkers and family members drop one by one into the miserable abyss of flu season. Beyond getting a flu shot, and washing your hands often, the best line of defense...
