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My dad’s life could be an example for all of us during COVID-19 to encourage us to keep moving forwards and to not look back no matter how bad things are. Keep Looking Forward Despite COVID-19: My Dad's Story By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC My dad passed away just

By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC As the world is going through an unprecedented pandemic, we should all do what our parents taught us as children. That is, hold your head up high, be proud of yourself, and use good logical thinking before making any decisions. Don't fear! Yes, this

Stroke As a Major Cause of Disability According to a report from the World Health Organization [1], approximately 15 million people experience a stroke each year globally. And stroke is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer, and a major cause of disability. With the aging

Fat Fighting Foods Tired of that spare tire? Sick of your love handles? You can increase your body’s fat-burning power by eating more fat fighting foods that strengthen your liver (your body’s main fat-metabolizing organ) to burn fat better. The result? A leaner you! There are many great liver boosting

Exercise Provides Health Benefits We all know that 30 minutes per day of strenuous exercise provides health benefits.  And studies show that higher levels of physical

Exercise for Body and Brain Fitness We all know that exercise is good for the body. But did you know that new scientific

New research around vitamin D shows that those deficient in the vitamin may have more far-reaching implications than just bone health. A deficiency may even be implicated in a COVID‐19 prognosis.1 And the importance of healthy levels continues to expand. Deficiency of this vitamin has been widely known to cause rickets

Workplace Napping May Boost Productivity Daytime nappers may be in luck. New research shows taking a midday nap, and workplace napping can actually improve productivity. Sleep deficiency is a pretty prevalent problem. It results from short sleep duration, poorly timed sleep, or poor quality of sleep. "The Institute of Medicine

Dietary supplements are used by more than half of adults. Most of these adults use supplements to improve or even to maintain their health. For example, women commonly supplement with calcium to help with bone health. And men may choose supplements that help with heart health or to lower cholesterol.1

Soft Drinks Increase Risk for Disease Sugary beverages are the leading sources of added sugars in diets in the US. Did you know a single can of sugar-sweetened soda contains about the upper limit of the recommended