By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations If poorly drawn ads on the Internet are to be believed, common problems such as unwanted belly fat and a case of diabetes can be solved with “One weird trick.” It’s unbelievable enough that most of us chose not to take the bait. But the advertisers must […]
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The Most Important Room in Our Home for Better Health
A new device called Sense aims to improve our sleep through tech and tracking. We’re still teasing out just what happens during sleep and the factors, like stress, that turn a good night bad.
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The Good Side of Fat in Our Diet
Some fat in your diet is not bad. Fat is an essential nutrient and we require it to survive.
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Recognize and Prevent Heat-Related Conditions
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Spring-cleaning has nothing on summer labor. The yard needs attention, the attic needs to be cleaned out (so does the basement), a community garden needs volunteers and why not add a run around the block in the heat of the afternoon to round out your to-do list? […]
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Why We Love Junk Food and How to Kick the Habit
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations A trip to the grocery store can be a weekly challenge. The produce is clustered together in one corner; the meat and dairy line the perimeter of the store. These are the areas we should shop in, but we’re pulled into aisles filled with frozen meals, brightly […]
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The Treatment of Chronic Pain
For the millions of Americans living with chronic pain, management involves drugs and alternative treatment.
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Don’t Overdo It in Pursuit of a Perfect Beach Body
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations What’s a better indicator that summer is coming: the first day you have to remove your jacket outside or the magazine headlines promising “The Ultimate Beach Body Workout” inside their pages? The pressure to be fit (but more importantly, thin) ramps up when the weather warms. Winter […]
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Spring is Here, and So Are Allergies
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Temperatures are climbing as the weather begins to reflect what the calendar declared in mid-March – it’s spring! Along with azaleas come allergies, and this year experts anticipate a harsher than usual allergy season. Thank the infamous polar vortex. Winter weather has continued on longer than normal, […]
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Debunking the Myths of Heart Disease
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations The statistics surrounding heart disease are shocking. Heart disease is behind one of every four deaths in the United States, about 600,000 deaths a year. Our cultural image of a person having a heart attack is almost exclusively a middle-aged man clutching his arm and asking for a doctor, but […]
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ADHD Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management
ADHD is the second-most diagnosed disorder of childhood. As rates rise rapidly, it’s important to know the facts and advocate for yourself or your child.
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The Role of Meat in the Modern-Day Diet
The modern American diet is filled with meat – we can’t seem to get enough! But a diet with too much meat can have negative effects on your health and the environment.
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The Shift Back to Antibiotic-Free Meat
The FDA moved to end the indiscriminate use of antibiotics of animal feed. Even large chains like Chic-fil-a are done with antibiotic meat. Have you considered making the switch yourself?
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For Healthy Dining, Prepare Easy Meals at Home
Brush up on your cooking skills and spend more time eating in – good health starts with a well-used kitchen!
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Don’t Get Jittery Over Studies: Our Favorite Beverage is Good for Us
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Americans love coffee. We’re the world’s largest consumers of java – 83 percent of adults drink it. Our national average is three cups a day, per person. The history of coffee in America is a long one. The first coffee trader opened shop in Boston in 1670 […]
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Take a Stand to Start the New Year
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Happy New Year! The holiday season is over and it’s time to tackle 2014. In December, I wrote about how to make New Year’s resolutions you can keep. It’s the second week of January – how are you doing so far? Resolutions to take the dog on […]
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Holiday Habits and Realistic Resolutions
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Tips on Making Resolutions You Can Stick To Our minds are occupied with decorations and Christmas gifts we’ve yet to put under the tree, and the new year gets pushed aside. But 2014 is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about the changes […]
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Men Also at Risk for Osteoporosis
Don’t be fooled by ideas about a ‘women’s disease’: osteoporosis occurs in men, too. Learn how to lower your risk in this week’s column!
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Exercise Key to Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and organizations everywhere have “gone pink” to support the cause. Advocates will highlight risk factors, detection, treatment and prevention of the disease. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. This month, […]
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Be on Alert for Digital Snake Oil Salesmen
Cures for Restless Leg Syndrome abound on the Internet. Avoid snake oil salesmen by knowing which sources to trust.
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Starting a New School Year and Strengthening Our Immune Systems
Use these strategies to boost your immune system, especially at the start of a school year.
