New Research on Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting

With the new year come new resolutions that oftentimes involve losing weight. Perhaps intermittent fasting is on the 2020 agenda. A new paper was published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Dec 26th 2019, intended to help physicians who are supporting patients with Intermittent Fasting (IF).  The study has shed some light on the science and clinical…

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Diabetes Wellness Visits Reduce Risk of Amputation

Diabetes Wellness Visits Reduce Risk of Amputation

“Our results confirmed our hypothesis that Annual Wellness Visits are associated with a reduced risk of major lower-extremity amputations, highlighting the importance of connecting patients to preventive care services,” said Jennifer Lobo, Ph.D., a researcher in UVA’s Department of PublicHealth Sciences. Patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are…

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Change Can be a Good Thing

change can be a good thing

Image courtesy of Unsplash. Throughout our lives, all of us will experience transitions from one stage of life to the next.  Sometimes these are stressful or uncomfortable times, but they can also be opportunities for positive change. Your attitude will determine a lot about your experience. So, whether you’re entering the world of full-time work…

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