Healthy Living & Prevention
Good News for Coffee Drinkers: the Health Benefits Outweigh the Risks for Most People
Recent research suggests that coffee offers more health benefits than risks for most people. However, women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant and women over 65 should probably limit their coffee intake because for them, the risks may outweigh the benefits. Read More
Pancreatic Cancer: Could Bacteria in our Mouth Help us Detect this Deadly Cancer Sooner?
Pancreatic cancer has an extremely low survival rate because it is difficult to detect at early stages. A method for earlier diagnosis would greatly improve patients’ chances of survival. New research suggests that a specific type of oral bacteria might serve as a warning sign for pancreatic cancer. Read More
Could Green Coffee Bean Extract Help You Lose Weight?
Dr. Oz and others are strongly encouraging use of green coffee bean extract. Is this just another weight loss gimmick? It turns out there’s actually some research to back up the hype. Read More
Pomegranate Juice and Prostate Health
Pomegranate juice contains plenty of antioxidants, but does it improve health, as the ads imply? Read More
The Gluten-Free Craze: Is it Just a Fad or Is It Necessary?
Danielle Pavliv August 2012 Gluten-free diets are everywhere. Celebrities tweet about their new diet, grocery stores are filled with products labeled “No Gluten!” and restaurants often offer special menus or items that don’t have any gluten in them. So, what … Read More
Calcium and Vitamin D: You Need Them, but Should You Take Supplements?
In 2012, calcium and vitamin D made headlines in the health world when many new studies on the effectiveness and safety of supplements were released. Read more about these nutrients and why you should or should not take supplements. Read More
Beginner’s Guide to Developing an Exercise Routine
Exercise is one of NRC’s seven recommended ways to maximize your health. If you want to exercise but aren’t sure where to begin, we can help! If you feel like your daily life doesn’t allow you to get fit (not enough time, no money for a gym membership, etc.), we have some “work-arounds” that may help. Read More
Haz-Map: Is Your Workplace Putting Your Health at Risk? How You Can Find Out
Have you ever wondered if where you work could be harming your health? Haz-Map, an online database that links jobs with illnesses and injuries, lets you see what hazards you may be exposed to. Read More
Artificial Sweeteners: Are They Helping You Lose Weight or Gain it?
Artificial sweeteners have become popular weight loss tools. However, research suggests that low-calorie sweeteners may not actually help people lose weight. Learn why diet soda isn’t necessarily helping your diet. Read More
Choosing Wisely: Physician Groups Make Recommendations to Reduce Healthcare Costs
Does an 18-year-old female need a pap smear? Should a patient with a mild sinus infection be given antibiotics? You might be surprised that the answer to both questions is NO according to leading physicians. Read More