09 May Nutrition, Wellness Welcome to the Small Changes Challenge: Here’s your first assignment January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments This Small Changes Challenge is different from all of the other “diets” that you have tried. Why? There are two reasons - the challenge... Continue reading
29 Apr Nutrition, Recipes What’s all the talk about tumeric? January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Turmeric has been getting a lot of positive press lately, and for good reason. It boasts properties such as disease prevention and anti... Continue reading
22 Apr Wellness 10 natural ways to lower high blood pressure January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments High blood pressure has been associated with heart attack and stroke. Many people take medication to lower their blood pressure, but al... Continue reading
17 Apr Fitness Exactly how much exercise is enough to lose weight? January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments There is a principle in exercise called “individuality” and it’s not fair. Well, not really, but to some people, it can feel like that.... Continue reading
12 Apr Wellness Understanding cardiovascular disease and making your heart happy January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments We’ve all heard the term "cardiovascular disease" but what does it actually mean? And how can you avoid it? We have answers! What is c... Continue reading
07 Apr Wellness Why, exactly, is smoking bad for your heart? January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Most people know that smoking tobacco is bad for their health. It’s been linked to lung cancer and severe respiratory issues. It also d... Continue reading
02 Apr Nutrition, Wellness Step away from the salt: Tips to lower your blood pressure January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Salt, commonly referred to as sodium of food labels, has been linked to high blood pressure (HBP). If you have HBP and want to lower it... Continue reading
23 Mar Fitness Why exercise is essential for a healthy heart January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Your heart is the most important muscle in the body. In order to stay healthy, it needs to be worked out just like the rest of your mus... Continue reading
18 Mar Wellness Your heart hates hypertension, here’s why January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Hypertension is the clinical term for high blood pressure. What is high blood pressure (HBP) exactly, and why is it so dangerous for yo... Continue reading
13 Mar Fitness 5 tricks for sticking to a fitness routine January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments It might be a new year, a new month, or a Monday. Maybe your high school reunion, best friend’s wedding, or a dream beach vacation is j... Continue reading