June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! You may hear the term dementia used interchangeably with Alzheimer’s disease. However, dementia is an umbrella term that covers a wide range of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia and in the United States, it accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. According to the CDC, in 2020 as …
Allergies, Cold, COVID or Flu?
Spring allergies are in full bloom! If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’ll know its hard to stop and smell the flowers without sneezing or having itchy and watery eyes/nose. Along with allergies, COVID-19 and the flu are also lurking about; the 2023 flu season is estimated to last until the end of May and COVID cases in Virginia …
From Our Kitchens to Yours: Soup and Stew Recipes
Soup and Stew Recipes for All Seasons Soups and stews are often associated with the winter season or a meal you may have when recovering from an illness. However, soups can be extremely nutritious and filling all year round! In addition, they can be prepared in advance and frozen for quick and easy meals when in a pinch. The team …
Exercise “in the Zone”
Finding the right heart rate to reach your fitness and weight loss goals Calculating Your Target Heart Rate When you are exercising, how do you know if you are doing enough to make a difference? How do you know if you are doing too much and overdoing it? Monitoring your heart rate is a great way to keep you in …
Setting Fitness Goals for the New Year!
Setting and Sticking to Your Health and Fitness Goals As we enter the month of February, you may find yourself losing steam when it comes to sticking to your health and fitness goals. Maybe the goals you set are too challenging, not realistic or attainable. Perhaps you stopped tracking your progress along the way and lost motivation to hold yourself …
Do I Really Have Hypertension? — Part 2
Labile Hypertension: What is it? And Why Does It Matter? “What if my blood pressure is only elevated sometimes, that can’t be a big deal right?” This is a question sometimes asked by patients. Keep in mind, blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. These normal variations may result from the interaction of environmental and behavioral factors, as well as automatic …
Do I Really Have Hypertension? — Part 1
What exactly is high blood pressure or hypertension (HTN)? High blood pressure occurs when the force of the blood flowing through your vessels is consistently too high. Did you know that nearly half of the American population has HTN, and most don’t even know it! Since HTN often has no symptoms, it is often referred to as the “silent killer.” …
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Enjoy the Holiday Season, Without Weight Gain The holiday season is a time for celebration, cheer and getting together with family and friends! This is also the time of the year associated with an overindulgence in food. A more sedentary lifestyle during these colder months, along with increased energy intake and decreased energy expenditure has been known to promote weight …
Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet
OCTOBER 5, 2022 What to know about a whole foods plant-based diet and how it can impact your health You may have heard about the health benefits of a plant-based diet. So what exactly is a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet (WFPBD) and how can it be beneficial to your health? A WFPBD is a dietary pattern or lifestyle that focuses …
Preventing Osteoporosis Part 2, Diet & Supplements
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 In my last blog post, I discussed the importance of strong bones, the definition of osteoporosis, and the risk factors for this condition. It is estimated that more than 10 million Americans over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, including 7.8 million women and 2.3 million men. Another 33.6 million people over the age of 50 have …
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