New dietary guidelines; released in January, have increased the amount of protein recommended that Americans consume. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have generated significant debate including criticisms of the scientific process by which… Read More »Perspectives on the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Higher Protein Recommendations
On my way to work on September 11, 2001, the radio program I was listening to was interrupted by the news that a plane had hit one of the twin towers. As I walked into… Read More »Never Forget 9/11, Remember the Best!
Hormonal therapy can have a tremendous impact on the quality of life for women! In the Summer of 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gathered a panel to evaluate the risks and benefits of… Read More »Warnings Removed on Hormone Replacement Therapy
Resistance training is not just for building bigger muscles. Resistance training benefits include the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Studies show resistance training reduces blood pressure, alleviates depression, and improves sleep… Read More »Updated Guidance for Resistance Training for All of Us
Higher Protein Diet + Resistance Training Effects on Fat Loss and Saving Muscle The ideal diet for weight loss and overall health is not known. There is ongoing debate about what is the most beneficial… Read More »Higher Protein Diet + Resistance Training Effects on Fat Loss and Saving Muscle
November is here and that means the holiday season is just around the corner. This is a great time for all of us to get together with our family and friends. Unfortunately, these gatherings are… Read More »Protecting Yourself, Family and Friends this Holiday Season
Why were all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices dismissed? Before we dive into this question, I want to discuss the notion of “being political.” Health and medical professionals are often labeled… Read More »Why were all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices dismissed?
“There are no easy Fourteeners” proclaimed the sign confronting us at the trailhead of Quandary Peak. We paused for a minute to read the sign lit up by our headlamps (photos shared by Grant Williams)… Read More »“There are no easy Fourteeners”
“This would be a cool place to bring a group”, my son said as we were relaxing in our cabin on the North Rim of The Grand Canyon. It was a proud “dad moment” for… Read More »Living an Active Life : Getting Out and Experiencing the Wonders Around Us
Today we are confronted with many public health issues that are too important for politics. This article will focus on the restoration of the vaccine advisory committee. As discussed in the last article, the Advisory… Read More »Too Important for Partisan Politics: The Restoration of the ACIP
