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Post-Winter Checklist

by Dr. Joe Keenan on April 1, 2009 in 2009 Summer, General Wellness

Spring is traditionally a time of renewal.  That makes now an excellent time to take a look at the areas of your life that you might have allowed to slide during the cold, winter months.  This year, most of us are also dealing with the added economic stresses that can play havoc on our health.  [...]

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Common Myths: Fats, Foods, Cholesterol

by Dr. Rebecca Reeves on December 15, 2008 in 2009 Summer, Nutrition

If you are trying to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, or your doctor has said that you need to lower your cholesterol, you are probably trying to keep a close eye on your diet. This does not mean that you must avoid all your favorite foods. What it might take is substituting different ingredients in a [...]

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5 Simple Steps to Greener Living

by Sara Lovelady on May 29, 2008 in 2009 Summer, Environment

Taking care of the earth starts with the choices we make as individuals.  While some ways of reducing our impact on the planet require a measure of sacrifice – taking the bus instead of driving, for example, or reducing the amount of things we buy – others are relatively painless.  If you want to live [...]

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Forget the Fads (Fast Acting Diets)

by Dr. Felicia Stoler on May 5, 2008 in 2009 Summer, Nutrition

In springtime, people start to become more aware that swimsuit season is rapidly approaching.  In an effort to look one’s best in less, many attempt to use fad diets as a quick-fix solution.  However, what happens for most individuals is that they see some fast results, which usually cannot be maintained for any real time [...]

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