written by: Paari Dominic, MD and Diana Dela-Cruz, PhD Nearly one in four individuals in the United States dies from heart disease. Although it is the leading cause of death for both men and women, heart disease kills more women than men each year. More …
Food sensitivities are pervasive in our culture these days. Restaurant menus often include gluten- or dairy-free options to accommodate patrons with some of the more common food restrictions. This unfortunately leads to an eye-roll by many who are not familiar with the nature of …
A good night’s sleep: easily obtained by some, a rare commodity for others. It has been estimated that 60 million Americans have chronic sleep disorders and 10% of adults report a regular lack of sleep. Considering the consequences of sleep deprivation, these statistics are concerning. We …
BY DR. MARIE MORGAN VASQUEZ What’s the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day? — With a glass of red wine of course! Research has shown that the antioxidants found in the skin of red wine grapes can have beneficial health effects. Moderate amounts of red …
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Anxiety changes chemicals in your brain that can affect the way you think and the way you feel to such a degree that each thought feels normal or can become overwhelming. People struggle to tell themselves that they’re worrying …
Definition of Lubricity: The capacity for reducing friction Soon after my daughter Alden turned 11, she decided she was too old to wear her hair in ponytails or braids. She wanted to style her hair like older girls did because she was now an older …
