Health Talk

Recipe roundup

December 5, 2019

Did you know that the average American eats somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,000 to 4,500 calories during a holiday turkey dinner? Whew! No wonder most of us take l-o-n-g naps afterward! When it’s time to waddle up... Read more

Winter watch-outs: Cold or something worse?

November 21, 2019

Did your parents warn that you could catch a cold this time of year by going out with a wet head? Or fall ill from not wearing a jacket in the chilly temps? Turns out, these are just... Read more

The latest on HIV/AIDS

November 19, 2019

Magic Johnson of the L.A. Lakers announced he had HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, in 1991. This was big news at the time and led to much discussion across the U.S. about who could get the virus... Read more

Five must-knows for weathering winter skin

November 19, 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of year: Our senses are piqued by falling snowflakes, the holiday shopping hustle and bustle, and hot chocolate by the fire. But for many of us, dry, itchy skin overpowers the enjoyment of... Read more

Winter wellness

November 18, 2019

Nobody has time to get sick, especially this time of year. On top of that, primary care physicians’ offices might be closed for the holidays, and ERs or urgent care facilities can have extra-long wait times. And if... Read more

Expert medical opinion

November 14, 2019

One of the toughest things anyone can go through is walking into a routine physical checkup without a concern in the world, and then finding out you have a chronic illness such as diabetes, need surgery, or have... Read more

Seasonal SADness

November 14, 2019

The dark, freezing months are upon us. While some people are ready to cozy up and be charmed by the comforts of winter, others feel a significant sadness this time of year. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is... Read more

Mustache Movember

November 13, 2019

This month we’re bringing men’s health front and center in our collective conscious. While heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, men continue to be more at risk than women.1 High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and... Read more

You and the flu: Has your state been hit?

November 6, 2019

Fever, fatigue, chills, cough, body aches, stuffy nose, and sometimes even vomiting and diarrhea? No one looks forward to the symptoms and risks that flu season brings. From October through May—and sometimes even earlier or later—many of us... Read more