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Are artificial sweeteners connected to your risk of depression? Nov 28th, 2024

  Artificial Sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are in many fun treats and said to not contain any sugar or calories but are they really good for you? New research suggests that artificial sweeteners are likely to increase your risk for depression. A new study conducted by Dr. Andrew Chan, vice chair...

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine Feb 20th, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

Exercise: A Little Daily vs. A Lot Periodically Nov 21st, 2022

Question: Is it better to exercise a little each day or a lot in one day? A 4-week collaborative study conducted with Niigata University and Nishi Kyushu University in Japan contained 3 groups of people performing an arm resistance exercise.  Changes in muscle strength and muscle thickness were measured at the...

Preventive Care - Annual Physical Jun 13th, 2019

     Have you done your annual check up?  If not, this is a friendly reminder that an annual physical is very important in keeping you healthy.  A yearly physical exam, which also includes screening tests like cholesterol level, anemia, diabetes screening, well woman exam, colon screening, etc.  will detect...