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Small Moves, Big Impact: Embracing Exercise Bursts
June 27, 2024
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As a physician, I see firsthand the impacts of sedentary lifestyles on overall health. Many of my patients struggle…
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the RSV Vaccine
August 9, 2023
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What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a virus that causes upper and lower respiratory lung…
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Advice and Resources for Men’s Health
August 9, 2023
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At Lifetime Internal Medicine, we want everyone to live their best selves, and we are always here to help…
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Hospitalization of a Loved One
July 25, 2023
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How can you help a loved one who is heading to the hospital or in the hospital? Below are some…
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How to Read a Nutritional Label
July 5, 2023
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Reading a food label may seem overwhelming, however if you know what you are looking for, they are quite user…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
June 1, 2023
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June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! You may hear the term dementia used interchangeably with Alzheimer’s disease. However, dementia is an…
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What is Lyme Disease and How Can You Protect Yourself?
May 3, 2023
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May is Lyme Disease awareness month! What is Lyme Disease and how can you protect yourself? Lyme disease is the…
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Allergies, Cold, COVID or Flu?
April 17, 2023
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Spring allergies are in full bloom! If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’ll know its hard to stop and…
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From Our Kitchens to Yours: Soup and Stew Recipes
April 4, 2023
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Soup and Stew Recipes for All Seasons Soups and stews are often associated with the winter season or a meal…
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Exercise “in the Zone”
March 6, 2023
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Finding the right heart rate to reach your fitness and weight loss goals Calculating Your Target Heart Rate When you…
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Setting Fitness Goals for the New Year!
February 2, 2023
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Setting and Sticking to Your Health and Fitness Goals As we enter the month of February, you may find yourself…
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Do I Really Have Hypertension? — Part 2
January 4, 2023
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Labile Hypertension: What is it? And Why Does It Matter? “What if my blood pressure is only elevated sometimes, that…
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Do I Really Have Hypertension? — Part 1
November 30, 2022
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What exactly is high blood pressure or hypertension (HTN)? High blood pressure occurs when the force of the blood flowing…
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How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
October 27, 2022
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Enjoy the Holiday Season, Without Weight Gain The holiday season is a time for celebration, cheer and getting together with…
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Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet
October 5, 2022
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OCTOBER 5, 2022 What to know about a whole foods plant-based diet and how it can impact your health You…
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Dr. Marathe featured in healthcare publication
December 9, 2020
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Spin Digit, a healthcare and business publication, is featuring Lifetime Internal Medicine’s Ira Marathe, MD. In the article, both Dr.…
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Preventing Osteoporosis Part 2, Diet & Supplements
November 16, 2020
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NOVEMBER 16, 2020 In my last blog post, I discussed the importance of strong bones, the definition of osteoporosis, and…
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Preventing Osteoporosis Part 1
October 29, 2020
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OCTOBER 29, 2020 As a primary care physician, I have a responsibility to educate patients about the importance of healthy…
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Hospitalization during COVID-19
October 22, 2020
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OCTOBER 22, 2020 How can you help a loved one who is heading to the hospital during this COVID era?…
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COVID-19 Versus Allergies
October 22, 2020
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OCTOBER 22, 2020 It is getting cooler outside, but ragweed levels are still high, COVID cases are on the rise,…
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Pet Therapy: The Healing Power of Dogs
April 1, 2020
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Unleashed: The Healing Power of Dogs “Who rescued whom?” They’re already considered best friends, trusty… The post Pet Therapy: The…
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Dr. Kaneriya: Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors 2018!
February 11, 2019
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Dr. Kaneriya was recently included in Washingtonian Magazine’s list for Top Doctors 2018!! Congratulations Dr. Kaneriya! View her listing here.…
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Should You Choose a Female Doctor?
December 12, 2018
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The New York Times published an intriguing article titled “Should You Choose a Female Doctor?” citing studies and interviews showing that female…