South Beach, Atkins, Blood Type, Zone, Low Fat, Low Carb, No Carb, Negative Calorie, Acai Berry, Cabbage Soup, All Juice, HCG, 3 Day, 17 Day…The list of fad diets goes on and on. Even as a dietitian, I find it challenging to keep up on the latest weight loss “craze.” Chances are, though, that you or someone you know has attempted one of these all-too-popular diets. The real question is, do they really work?
Did you know that during the normal course of a day, you will lose between 50 and 100 hairs? This is nothing to be concerned about — it’s just nature’s way of replacing old hair with new. Other mammals have growing and shedding seasons, but human beings consistently grow and shed hair on a daily basis throughout life. But what happens when you lose more hair than is typical?
Each May, we recognize Stroke Awareness Month with much-needed reminders for stroke prevention. According to the National Stroke Association, 80% of all strokes can be prevented. Following the stroke prevention guidelines below may help you lower your risk.
Guest post by Susan K. Boolbol, MD FACS, Chief of the Appel-Venet Comprehensive Breast Service at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Amanda Brandt, MS, Certified Genetic Counselor of the Mount Sinai Health System.
In an effort to raise public awareness about breast and ovarian cancer prevention, actress and director, Angelina Jolie, shared her personal story with the world. The New York Times letter revealed that a family history of ovarian cancer had prompted Jolie to seek genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The testing revealed a heightened risk for both and she made the decision to undergo a preventative double-mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery, reducing her breast cancer risk to under 5%. (more…)
Whether you are at home, work or out having fun, it is important to ensure your safety by avoiding anything that can cause you to slip, trip or fall. Below are the top causes of slips, trips and falls, and tips for preventing them. (more…)