How to kick the habit: Skipping breakfast

How important is it to eat breakfast? Medical research and popular opinions abound. Some may skip breakfast out of long-standing habit, fear of gaining weight, religious rituals, bad advice, or other personal reasons. The latest hot topic of intermittent fasting may contribute to breakfast-skipping.

Don’t let thyroid issues go undiagnosed

Did you know that January is Thyroid Awareness Month? You might be shaking your head and truly wondering “of all things, why thyroid awareness?”  It’s a good question.  To put thyroid conditions into context, The American Thyroid Association estimates 20 million Americans have a thyroid problem and half are unaware and undiagnosed.  By comparison, 30 […]

Having The “TALK”…With Your Parents

Families gather during the holidays. There’s food, games, parades and football. It’s all great fun – but it’s also an opportunity for the “Talk”.