Is Skipping Breakfast Unhealthy?

A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has received quite a bit of attention regarding eating breakfast and the health concerns related. This study has also received attention from physicians and researchers who point out the problems with studies like this.

Measles Update

The U.S. is in the midst of the largest measles epidemic. With the majority of cases in unvaccinated children and showing up in some adults who have received 1 vaccine. California has had 40 cases with 8 of them occurring in LA and Orange County in 2019. Here is the latest CDC recommendations.

Lower Carb Intake Burns More Calories

A new study published in the British Medical Journal found that overweight adults who followed a low carbohydrate, high fat diet burned 250 more calories a day than those on a high carbohydrate diet. This study challenges the belief that all calories are the same to the body.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Results from a study in the journal Cancer showed that women who lost 5% or more body weight after menopause had a 12% lower risk of developing breast cancer than women with a stable weight. This research provides strong evidence that a weight loss program can reduce the risk for breast cancer.

Updated Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

The American Cancer Society recently updated its colorectal cancer screening guideline recommending that colorectal cancer screening begin at age 45 for patients at average risk. This was due to the fact that colon cancer in young people seems to be rising.

Get Out in Nature!

Want to know one of the best things you can do for your health this summer? This one thing can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate, and at the same time improve your mood, increase your energy levels, and make you more creative.