When we think about how well we’re aging, we care about the wrinkles on our faces and the fat around our bellies. Those are the things we can see in the mirror. But we don’t get that sort of feedback on how well our brains are aging until it’s late in the aging process. In [...]
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Pumpkin Power
It’s that time of year again here in New England, as the leaves turn red and gold and the bright orange pumpkin adorns everyone’s doorstep. Pumpkins are one of my favorite vegetables for a variety of reasons that are directly related to my dermatology training. Pumpkins are rich in carotenoids, plant pigments that have powerful [...]
Make this a skinnier Thanksgiving
Yikes! The average American consumes about 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat throughout Thanksgiving Day! Eating that many unhealthy calories may not just lead to uncomfortably tight waistlines. Over-indulging may also lead to heartburn, more sluggish blood flow and increased blood pressure. One study even found that high-calorie, high-fat meals may trigger asthma attacks. [...]
Back-to-School Nutrition: Prepare Your Child for a Healthier Life
If you have school-age children, you take great pains to prepare them for a successful school year. You provide them with school supplies and replace clothes they have outgrown over the summer. Don’t forget to also prepare them for their future by educating them about nutrition. Teaching them to have good eating habits may help [...]
Picky Eaters Learn From Parents
Over the years, many parents have brought their children to my office—including teenagers—complaining that their kids are picky eaters. What I have found interesting, as the dialogue in the session unfolds, is that often times mom and dad are picky eaters, too! Children learn more from actions than from words. Practice what you preach. Your [...]
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