Your health is your most prized possession. It allows you to care for your loved ones, pursue your personal and professional aspirations, and reach your dreams. And it’s worth protecting. Women have healthcare needs that are different from men. Some are the result of gender differences, others are based on biological differences. Finding a women’s health services provider…
Bigger isn’t always better–especially when it comes to your health care. Healthcare consolidation is the new normal, as large healthcare systems seem to continuously try to swallow every independent medical practice in an effort to make more money. And while all of this consolidation might be good for a large healthcare system’s bottom line, it…
Eat right, exercise and get plenty of sleep. These are the things everyone is supposed to do in order to live a healthy, happy life, according to everyone from government agencies to doctors to big-time television pundits. Easy for them to say. They don’t have to deal with all of the daily chores, activities and responsibilities you do. Between getting…
Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. But the numbers don’t lie. And the truth is stone cold frightening. One out of every eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-most common kind of cancer affecting women (after skin cancer). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that breast cancer…
As a society, we lead very busy lives. There are children to run to sports events, volunteer opportunities, exercise routines, food prep, long hours at jobs and commuting times that are constantly competing for dominance. And, when we do have a spare moment we tend to jealously guard it and justify using it to binge…
For many, spring means the return of fresh, local foods essential to eating and living well. In particular, whole grains and other nutrients help maintain a healthy metabolism and body weight much more so than the temporary fix of dieting. As naturopath Dr. John Dempster points out, your diet should be customized for your biochemistry. However,…
Each day, millions of Americans endure a regimen finger pricks, injections and questions about what they can and cannot eat. They have diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 9 percent of the U.S. population is living with diabetes, a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or respond to insulin. When properly…
The farmer’s market is still shuttered, and it’s the season for comfort food, not weight loss. Although eating more seems natural, it is very much possible to lose weight in the cooler months. It just requires different tools, including a regular rhythm of high-calorie breakfasts and low-calorie dinners, as shown in an Obesity study. Here are some…
Heart disease is insidious. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that it takes more than 600,000 lives every year, leaves thousands of families without their loved ones and costs millions of others their quality of life. It’s also the second-leading cause of death in New Hampshire, killing more than 2,000 people annually according…
It has been said that beauty is only skin deep–and the same can be said for some health issues. From acne to irregularly shaped moles to melanoma and cosmetic concerns, Americans have more reasons than ever to seek out dermatology services. In fact, according to the American Skin Association, it is estimated that 100 million Americans…