The power of therapy pets cannot be overstated. The mere sight of them can make a person suffering from pain, loneliness, and/or boredom break into a smile thereby lowering their stress level. “Pet Therapy” is a pleasant visit from a furry friend.
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Who is the smartest physician in the room?
The person you might feel most comfortable identifying isn’t even really a person, it is artificial intelligence (AI) providing access to reliable, accurate, and up-to-date knowledge.
Topics: Bulletin
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WELL-BEING IMPACT: FOOD, ACTIVITY, STRESS & RELATIONSHIPS ON MENTAL HEALTH
Explore the intricate connection between what you eat, how active you are, the stress you experience, the quality of your relationships, and their profound impact on your mental well-being.
Topics: Eat Wisely Move Naturally connect Featured Right Outlook
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Healthy School Routines Inspired by the World's Blue Zones
As families, students, and educators gear up for the new school year, discover how adopting school routines inspired by the longevity practices of the world's blue zones can transform your child's health and academic performance.
Topics: Eat Wisely Move Naturally Schools connect Featured
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Left Handedness
Left-handed people make up about 5% to 15% of the population.
They have included recent Presidents Truman, Ford, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and Obama. Other famous and infamous left-handed people range from Joan of Arc to Jack the Ripper.
They have included recent Presidents Truman, Ford, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and Obama. Other famous and infamous left-handed people range from Joan of Arc to Jack the Ripper.
Topics: Bulletin
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Why Don’t People Exercise?
Get some exercise! That’s accepted medical advice. “In 2022, among adults aged ≥18 years, women were more likely than men (22.9% versus 17.8%) to be advised during the past 12 months by a doctor or other health professional to increase their amount of physical activity or exercise,” according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are many reasons and/or excuses for not exercising. Let’s focus on three.
Topics: Move Naturally Bulletin
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How to be a Better Patient
As a practicing internist, rheumatologist, and geriatrician in solo private practice for 23 years, I was always interested in what created the most successful outcome for a patient.
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Caring For Yourself
Guidelines for breast cancer screening, Pap smear screening, PSAs, colonoscopy, and other preventative diagnostic exams have changed over the years.
Topics: Bulletin
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The Economic Benefits of Weight Control
Semaglutides (Ozempic and Wegovy), have been available for diabetes since 2017. Tirzepatides (Mounjaro and Zepbound) are newer and also used for weight lowering. Notably, tirzepatides decrease the chances of dying from heart disease and stroke according to a
November 2023 New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) lead article.
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Healthcare Reform Part 2
Here’s what I believe we need to do to change healthcare.
