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Probiotics: Not so straight forward

Posted by Charles Waisbren on December 01, 2019 at 12:16 PM

Walk into a health food store, or even a drugstore, and you’re likely to find an entire aisle, maybe two, dedicated to probiotics. Probiotics are live micro-organisms, usually bacteria, that provide health benefits when consumed at appropriate doses. Proponents argue that they improve the composition of the gut microbiome, which is involved in many aspects of health including immunity, metabolism and mood. Framed this way, probiotics may seem like a no-brainer. But before you reach for your wallet, keep in mind that while many scientists and doctors believe that probiotics have promise, they also say that a lot of products on the market don’t live up to the hype.

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Dog Ownership and Cardiovascular Survival

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 11, 2019 at 9:53 AM

Dog ownership linked to better cardiovascular survival.

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Blood pressure medication recall

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 05, 2019 at 9:05 AM

Contamination issue with the production of valsartan(Diovan) and losartan(Cozaar).  Sorry for the inconvenience of having to change blood pressure medications.  However, it is necessary.

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Protect yourself from the sun!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on August 18, 2019 at 11:17 AM

Don't forget to wear your hat on those hot, sunny days.

Pack it in your tackle box!


Sugar is NOT good for you

Posted by Charles Waisbren on July 28, 2019 at 6:26 PM

Sorry....but sugar is just not good for you.  That is why I like the ketogenic diet so much.

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Charcoal grilling vs propane grilling

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 30, 2019 at 8:12 AM

Propane grilling produces less cancer producing elements than charcoal grilling.  I must now admit as well, my wife was right:  propane grilled food tastes just fine...

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Be careful when you start your grilling season....

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 28, 2019 at 10:32 AM

…..just when you thought it was time to start your grilling season..

Bummer.  Grilling is not quite as safe as previously believed.

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Clean out your arteries....

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 23, 2019 at 8:02 AM

It is not too late. Diet, exercise, smoking cessation (and statins) can remove plaque in your arteries. I favor an ultra-fast CT of the coronary arteries (cash price of $139) to assess if these measures are needed....

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It is important for your health to get out in nature

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 15, 2019 at 5:57 PM

We really must get out and spend time in nature. This activity seems to be associated with better health.

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Good news for our mental health

Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 05, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Fishing season is officially open.  This should be a great benefit for our mental health.

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