As my body raced full-speed into the “golden years”, or the “rust years” as I like to call them, I started thinking about how I could maintain my health as I aged. As a physician I had seen the effects of aging first hand [ ... ]
Sitting all day at a desk has become all too common for most of us. These desk jobs have led to a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy daily habits that carry over at home. As we go about our busy days, it can be hard to find time [ ... ]
Growing up in Washington state, I have fond memories as a kid running through pine, hemlock, and fir trees with my friends, pretending to be hard-core outdoor survivalists. As a ’90s child, staying indoors to play on a tablet [ ... ]
Summer is approaching and that means warm weather, vacations, and kids home from school. Keep your family healthy and safe this summer with these simple tips. Hydrate Every cell and tissue in your body needs water to function [ ... ]
Summer is a great time to really kick things into gear when it comes to fitness. The weather has finally shifted, and sunshine with the fresh air is on your side to keep you motivated. Even if you have found yourself sitting on [ ... ]
Didn’t sleep great last night? Don’t sweat it, it happens. Sleep can be impacted by multiple factors including stress, late night caffeine intake, or from staring at your phone for too long. In fact, the majority of us [ ... ]
When someone asks, “What is a gut microbiome?” other words that comes to mind are “gut flora” or “gastrointestinal microbiota.” For the typical American diet, what we eat has much to do with our gut health. These microbes [ ... ]
Plant-Based Diet Benefits Whether you’ve made the choice to follow a plant-based diet for health, environmental or personal reasons, the potential health benefits are plentiful: Studies have shown vegetarians on average are 25% [ ... ]
April 7th marks the annual celebration of World Health Day, which was first celebrated in 1950 to bring awareness to relevant health concerns as established by the World Health Organization (WHO).1 Past themes of World Health Day [ ... ]
American Diabetes Alert Day is here! The fourth Tuesday of March is observed to raise awareness about the risk and seriousness of Type 2 diabetes. Over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes, a disease that causes blood glucose [ ... ]
