Down In The Mouth: Poor Dental Hygiene Leads To Serious Health Problems
October 19, 2022
While our systems of medical and dental care seem to operate in 2 very different spheres, the reality is the connection between your physical, mental, and dental health is deep and important to recognize. In fact, as one expert has made clear, “Your mouth truly is the gateway to your…
Ladies And Gentlemen: The Aging Divide Between Men And Women
October 19, 2022
Everyone, regardless of their sex, feels the effects of aging. What may be less obvious is that, depending on whether you are a woman or a man, the process of aging may take a different toll on you and help determine how well you age as well as how long…
Worth A Shot: Get Your Flu Shot Now
September 28, 2022
With so much focus on the new and valuable Covid bivalent booster shot, you might forget about your need to get the usual “Fall” shot, i.e., your flu vaccination. But that would be a mistake, given everything experts know and warn us about this Fall. While the scope and severity…
Till The Last Drop: The Latest On How Coffee May Affect Your Health
September 28, 2022
Now that it’s officially Fall and there’s a chill in the air, our thoughts may drift toward warmer beverages (pumpkin latte anyone?). So it’s a good time to catch up on the latest reports and guidance regarding the health effects of coffee and caffeine. It’s a topic we’ve covered frequently…
Leave Nothing To Chance: Why You Need To Screen For Colon Cancer
September 28, 2022
It’s one of the most dreaded screening tests recommended for patients. In fact, you may remember that a recent survey found that the only thing worse for people than a colonoscopy was talking to relatives about the end of life! And yet colonoscopies indisputably save lives that would otherwise have…
One More Shot: Recommendations Regarding The New Covid Booster Vaccine
September 14, 2022
Well, despite the lifting of vaccine mandates, mask requirements, and other Covid protections that have been used throughout the pandemic, we are not yet done with Covid-19. Currently, over 450 people per day are still dying of Covid in the United States, and the overwhelming majority of Covid infections (89%)…