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Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Power

by Nicholas Perricone, MD on November 20, 2012 in 2012 Fall (Fall '12/Winter '13), Beauty, General Wellness, Nutrition

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 [...]

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Spring Health Checklist: It’s Time to Dust Off Some of Your Best Habits

by Dr. Joe Keenan on August 21, 2012 in 2012 Spring/Summer, Nutrition, Stress Management, Weight Management, What's New

Spring cleaning our homes can be a great stress reliever. Just as a cleaned, freshened environment can put our minds at ease, spring is also a great time to remove the clutter from other areas of our lives that may be keeping us from feeling our best. After the stress of cold, winter months combined [...]

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What’s Good About Dietary Fat?

by The Wellness Advisor on April 11, 2012 in 2011 Fall (Fall '11/Winter '12), General Wellness

Sometimes it seems that we are so focused on getting the fat out of our diets, that we forget that some fat is actually necessary for our health. And if you are concerned about your heart health, you should know that some types of fat can help your cardiovascular system function better. Let’s start with [...]

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