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What do Cholesterol Numbers Mean?

As you get older, you should have your cholesterol levels tested every few years with a blood test called a “lipid profile.”  This test will

Tips for Reading Nutrition Labels

One of the most important steps to being healthier is to pay close attention to what you’re putting in your body.  This often means looking

Some Thoughts about Heart Disease

The term “heart disease” is actually a category term for many different conditions that affect the heart and the circulatory system.  In the United States,

Health Benefits of Vegetables

We hear all the time that vegetables are good for us and that we should be eating more vegetables.  People who eat more vegetables as

Benefits of Medical Price Transparency

In the traditional American insurance model of healthcare, patients often have no idea and no choice in the costs of medical procedures until well after

The Value of a Primary Care Doctor

Many Americans leave their healthcare to chance and emergency.  Others rely on urgent care centers or a revolving door of doctors assigned to them by

Tips to Reduce Stress

Stress is a common affliction for many Americans, and it can be caused by many different factors in life.  Traffic, work, and family issues can

Why Are Supplements Important?

Supplements are things like pills and powders that contain nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that are intended to supplement a person’s normal intake through