Heart Disease in Women: A Closer Look

    Published On: April 1, 2024By 8.1 min read

    From time immemorial, women have been keepers of the heart. Nurturing and tending the hearts of loved ones is what women do. But when it comes to our own [...]

    Every Woman Deserves to Live!

    Published On: March 13, 2024By 3.7 min read

    A full house of mostly women applauded the ideas presented by Dr. Nitza Alvarez at the Wildwood Community Center in February, National Heart Health month. Her message was at once [...]

    The veggie cheat sheet

    Published On: April 28, 2018By 3.2 min read

    There are many easy ways to include more vegetables in your diet Story: Melody Schoenfeld Listen to your mother: eat your vegetables. Scientific evidence indicates she’s right. Green leafy vegetables [...]

    Four tips to eat your way to a great night’s sleep

    Published On: December 28, 2017By 3.4 min read

    Eating right provides the gateway to restful, satisfying sleep. Story: Dr. Bill Miller Who hasn’t had a restless night’s sleep? Everyone does on occasion, but for many, it is an [...]

    Eating simplified

    Published On: November 1, 2017By 4.9 min read

      Over our kitchen pantry door hangs a sign with one word on it: Simplify. It is my reminder to try to avoid overcomplicating my life. It is one of [...]

    Get fit to feel good and look good

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 4.3 min read

    Writer: Richard T. Bosshardt, MD, FACS “Looking good is the best revenge.” This has become a popular saying in some circles. I can think of several instances in magazines and [...]

    Men and good health

    Published On: June 1, 2017By 4.9 min read

     “You’re in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.”—Dr. Seuss Writer: Richard T. Bosshardt, MD, FACS Last month, I wrote about women’s health issues. Now, it’s men’s turn. [...]

    Take control of your health

    Published On: May 1, 2017By 4.9 min read

    Women are unique and face some unique health concerns, but the right lifestyle choices can help with these five issues. Writer: Richard T. Bosshardt, MD, FACS In the 1992 book, [...]

    Published On: April 1, 2017By 5.9 min read

    “Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water.” —Miguel de Cervantes If you have a sedentary job, it is enough to exercise regularly. Myth: It is not enough to [...]