Your skin tends to steal the spotlight in the summer — it needs a lot of SPF and TLC to stay healthy. But don’t forget about your bones! Regardless of the season, bone health is often overlooked until it’s too late. Building a strong skeleton is important for protecting organs, storing essential minerals and, quite … Read more
Experts have long said the key to amazing sleep is a steady schedule, morning sunlight exposure and a calming wind-down routine. Then, there are the social media users pushing shortcuts to shuteye — tweaks here and there that could unlock our best rest yet. It can be difficult to know which sleep tips are worth … Read more
French fries and bacon are the two stubborn cravings that Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, an interventional cardiologist with Catholic Health, hears about most often from patients struggling to kick unhealthy habits. And that’s a big problem because both foods have high levels of saturated fat, sodium and trans fats, which increase LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise blood pressure … Read more
Forget juice cleanses and 10-day detoxes — doctors say the smarter way to feel better fast starts in your gut, and it doesn’t require starving, suffering or giving up real food. The gut isn’t just mission control for digestion. It dictates how we feel physically, mentally and emotionally. A gut reset focuses on reducing inflammation, … Read more
Think ahead! It’s important to treat your brain like a retirement fund — the earlier you invest, the better it pays off. Building brain health with movement and mental curiosity helps keep your mind’s wiring strong and resilient over time. Dr. Bruce Mayerson, co-chair of neurosciences at Catholic Health and the chief of neurology at … Read more