Focusing on caregiver-patient relationship helps prevent burnout
By Katherine Shagoury There is growing evidence that caregivers of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are vulnerable to developing their own poor cardiovascular health, and a new report published in...
Read MoreHigh doses of vitamin D may decrease bone density, study says
By Katherine Shagoury New research from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, has found that taking high doses of vitamin D may result in a decrease in bone density,...
Read MoreTalking with your patients about health behavior change
By Julie Luzarraga Health behavior change is one of the most accessible and simple interventions at a provider’s fingertips. Research shows that following a healthy lifestyle is associated with a...
Read MoreMotivational interviewing in practice
Photo Cred: Freepik By Karen Malkin When working with patients, one of the main obstacles to them achieving their goals lies in compliance. Telling them—or pushing them—to act in a...
Read MoreHow fasting works
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR The practice of fasting dates back to the earliest humans. At a time when food...
Read MoreProfessional coaching may help alleviate physician burnout
By Katherine Shagoury External professional coaching may offer a new approach to addressing physician burnout, according to a new study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic and published in JAMA...
Read MoreResistance training empowers healthy aging, paper says
By Katherine Shagoury For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, it is vital to improving their health and longevity, according to a new...
Read MoreHearing loss in older people affects mental, physical, social health
By Katherine Shagoury Hearing loss in older people may be associated with restriction of outdoor activities, anxiety, and memory loss, according to a new study by researchers at the University...
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