Blog Posts in 2018 Is Your Work an Eyesore? Here are Some Important Desk Jockey Vision Tips 31-Jan-2018 Contributor: Franklin Inouye, OD “I’m staring at a computer all day.” Every day, I hear my patients say these words when they come to see me. These modern-day ... Continue Reading Kids and Picky Eating: Advice from a Mom & Pediatrician 30-Jan-2018 Contributor: Sandra Mathur, DO I talk to parents of picky eaters every day about the struggle to get their children to eat healthy, and different, foods. Parents come in to my ... Continue Reading The 3 Biggest Myths About Weight Loss 26-Jan-2018 Contributor: Jennifer Hubert, DO Three health misconceptions you need to know How many times have you seen these claims on TV or in online advertisements? "Lose 30 pounds in 30 ... Continue Reading Are Sulfites in Wine Bad for You? 25-Jan-2018 Contributor: Abhijit Adhye, MD, FACP Natural or added sulfites are present in every bottle of wine, as well as in many foods. What are sulfites, and do they carry health risks? If ... Continue Reading What You Should Know about Superbugs, and 4 Ways to Protect Yourself 24-Jan-2018 Contributor: Lawrence Martinelli, MD, FACP, FIDSA An infectious disease that can spread rapidly, potentially cause death and withstand treatment--that's been the plot point for many films, books ... Continue Reading Healthier Pie Eating 23-Jan-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Tips and tricks for a better way to enjoy America’s favorite dessert. “It’s as American as apple pie.” This familiar saying ... Continue Reading When it Comes to Healthy Cooking, There's Something in the Water 18-Jan-2018 Contributor: Cali Kent, MS, RDN It's time to cook dinner and you must make that often difficult choice of what to fix for your family, so do you pull some beef or chicken, or ... Continue Reading Caffeine--How Much is in Your Favorite Drink? (Infographic) 17-Jan-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Caffeine is known for giving you a jump start--but what can lift you up can also bring you down if you consume it in abundance. Too much caffeine in ... Continue Reading 7 Surprising Health Problems Connected to Being Overweight 16-Jan-2018 Contributor: Jennifer Hubert, DO Most people who make a New Year’s resolution to whittle their waistline do so to fit into a pair of jeans or look good in a bathing suit. But ... Continue Reading Break the Cycle of Yo-Yo Dieting 9-Jan-2018 Contributor: Jennifer Hubert, DO With the New Year upon us, it's tempting to set a resolution to lose those last 3 (or 5, or 10) pounds as fast as possible. In pursuit of those ... Continue Reading 5 Surprising Reasons You Can't Donate Blood 8-Jan-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team It's always a good time to make a much-needed blood donation – yet not everyone can do so. Here are five reasons you may not be allowed to ... Continue Reading What Will You Be Putting on Your Plate in 2018? 5-Jan-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Check out the the top ten health trends for the new year. Back before foodies, chefs or nutrition experts attained star status, “trends” ... Continue Reading Comeback Kid Donovan Carter Talks Health and Recovery at the Wellness Corner 4-Jan-2018 Contributor: Jan Carlo Zegarra, DC HBO Ballers star shares his inspiring story about overcoming setbacks Donovan Carter believes in comebacks. A rising star and defensive standout for ... Continue Reading It Takes One Tiny Needle Stick to Become a Big Hero: Give Blood! 3-Jan-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Want to perform a heroic act that won’t require you to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Give blood. An abundant and safe blood supply is ... Continue Reading 5 Healthy New Year's Resolutions (That Don't Involve Losing Weight) 2-Jan-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Forget those last 10 pounds--there are plenty of other New Year's resolutions aside from weight loss that offer great health benefits for you (and ... Continue Reading