Author Archives: health

Add fruit, veggies and grains to diet to reduce type 2 diabetes risk by 25%, studies say – CNN

The studies add to the growing database of literature that shows a healthier diet of whole grains, fruits and veggies — along with regular physical activity, no smoking and maintaining a healthy weight — can significantly impact your risk of developing the deadly disease. Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in 2016, according… Read More: Add fruit, veggies and grains to diet to reduce type… »

The Top 5 Vegetables for Digestion

Including a variety of top vegetables for digestion in your diet is a great way to boost your body’s ability to process nutrients efficiently. Whether it’s bloat, gas, frequent bathroom breaks, or constipation, achieving healthy digestion is one of the most popular topics with my clients and our community. While I already discussed the fiber-rich… Read More: The Top 5 Vegetables for Digestion »

Can belly fat be used for breast reconstruction

DIEP flap? TRAM flap? SIEA flap? With so many breast reconstruction options available these days it’s difficult to understand what these terms really mean and what the differences are between all these “tummy flap” procedures. It is important for women considering these reconstructive options to realize that not all tummy tissue options are created equal.… Read More: Can belly fat be used for breast reconstruction »

A Conversation with John Ioannidis

By SAURABH JHA, MD The COVID-19 pandemic has been a testing time for the already testy academic discourse. Decisions have had to be made with partial information. Information has come in drizzles, showers and downpours. The velocity with which new information has arrived has outstripped our ability to make sense of it. On top of… Read More: A Conversation with John Ioannidis »