In a recent study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors found that the fish-oil derived medication known as Vascepa significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for those with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and other such cardiovascular events. The...
As many working Americans may know, stress in the workplace can lead to you a drop in your productivity and performance at your job. Workplace stress can also have detrimental effects on your physical and emotional health, including increased blood pressure, and lower immune function....
You’ve been saving for retirement for as long as you can remember. After all, the last thing you want is to find yourself challenged financially at the beginning of what might be the greatest chapter of your life, the time when you finally get to...
What are Peptides? Peptides, similar to proteins, are short chains of amino acids that our body naturally produces. They act as signaling molecules within the body, instructing other cells and molecules on what functions to perform. There are over 7000 known peptides in our bodies, and...
It’s no secret that most Americans are overwhelmed with the rising healthcare costs in the US. The average American spends a whopping $8000 a year on medical related expenses. At the current annual cost that Americans are paying for prescription and over-the-counter medications, they will...
Not all supplements are created equal. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for optimal health. They are deemed “essential” because we need them for proper health, but cannot produce them on our own. These fatty acids are required for a wide range of functions, from proper blood...
2 Ways to Protect the Brain from Alzheimer's: Omega-3 fatty acids may slow the growth of two distinct brain lesions that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. Mentally stimulating activities can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease Come into our office today to purchase some of our...
New research indicates that optimum intake of Vitamin K plays an important role in longevity. A study done in 2014 confirms that ample vitamin K intake can indeed help you live longer. In a group of more than 7,000 people at risk for cardiovascular disease,...
The American Cancer Society, which has for many years had the most aggressive approach to screenings, recently they have announced a change in the mammogram guidelines and are now recommending fewer mammograms. They are now claiming women with an average risk of breast cancer start...
As we age, one of the scariest thoughts that cross our minds is that someday we might lose the ability to care for ourselves. Placing a burden on our friends and loved ones is not a goal of anyone, but certain circumstances and disease processes...