October is National Cancer Awareness month. There are approximately 1.7 million new cases of cancer diagnosed per year in the United States. Most, if not all, of these cases are preventable. October is also National Dental Hygiene Month, an annual reminder for the nation to practice the daily habits that promote healthy teeth and gums. […]
It is September and kids are back to school, some still remote and others physically back in class. Safety is the number one priority for students, teachers and parents. There are many decisions and considerations by local school districts to determine what is best for our students and teachers. This should not be a political […]
It is August and I did not think I would still be focusing on COVID for my monthly blog, especially since what we know about viruses is that they seem to be less of an issue during the summer months. However, the virus does not seem to be going away. The good news is that […]
Never before in my lifetime has race and racial injustice been more important. While this is not a new fact or occurrence, neither are the known health disparities of African Americans, Hispanics and other people of color. I may not have the answers to the social injustices, but I do have the answers to the […]
June is the official beginning of Summer and normally a time for vacations and time spent with family and friends. I think it is safe to say we are now living in tumultuous times never seen before in our lifetime. The entire world has been quarantined from a viral pandemic, in the U.S., we are […]
As of early May, COVID-19 is still dominating the headlines. Many states are beginning to open back up with obvious caution. As of May 6, there have been over 3.7 million cases worldwide of COVID-19 infection and just over 250,000 deaths attributed to complications arising from COVID-19 infection. What we don’t hear is that there […]
The world is focused and fixated on the fear of the Corona virus as everyone sits at home tuned in to media reports and news conferences. As a Physiologist and Biochemist, it shocks me that so many “medical experts” have apparently forgotten basic and fundamental laws of nature and how the human body works with […]
Every year, there is an outbreak of influenza and millions of people get sick and many people die each year from the flu. In 2019, it is estimated that more than 12,000 people died from influenza in the United States. As of March 2, 2020, there have been less than 100 cases of Corona virus […]
Every February we celebrate Heart Health Month as a way to bring awareness around cardiovascular disease. This concept began back in 1963, over a half century ago to encourage Americans to help in the battle against cardiovascular disease. Since the 1960s the age-adjusted rate of deaths from cardiovascular disease has declined. However, it still remains […]
The start of a new year always brings about resolutions. The top 10 resolutions from 2019 were 1. Diet or eat healthier (71%) 2. Exercise more (65%) 3. Lose weight (54%) 4. Save more and spend less (32%) 5. Learn a new skill or hobby (26%) 6. Quit smoking (21%) 7. Read more (17%) 8. […]
