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By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Think fish oil. If your gut reaction is “yuck,” you are in good company. Whether it’s from remembering Grandma’s cod liver oil or taking the foul horse-pills in the cupboard, the majority of us believe that fish oil ought to taste bad. We put up with …

The transparent outer layer covering your iris and pupil is the cornea. Its role is to help the eye focus light. Obviously, this thin but tough little canopy is crucial to healthy vision. Any damage to the cornea will affect its ability to bounce light back to the retina, causing …

As the start of a new year, January is often associated with new beginnings. But did you know the first month of the year also encompasses Celebration of Life Day and Hunt for Happiness Week? These lesser-known acknowledgments—falling on the first and third weeks of January, respectively—remind us not only …

The newest prescription Type 2 Diabetes management on the market has weight loss experts abuzz with excitement. Mounjaro is an injectable prescription medicine that is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mounjaro is the first and only approved …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Is there a relationship between taking fish oil and exercise performance? That was our hypothesis when we started giving Wellpride® fish oil to Thoroughbred racehorses nearly two decades ago. The theory held water. Horse trainers reported back that their horses had better endurance and recovered faster …

By Sharon A. Bassett Life is busy. Yet we make life busy. We say yes and then we regret our decision or dread attending the events we said yes to. In 2023, make a purposeful choice to do only those things that bring you inner joy. And then be grateful …

By Dr. Nam Dinh, MD, FAAOS Most people take their knees for granted until it gets too difficult to climb a flight of stairs or go for a walk. Knee pain, usually associated with arthritis, is common among older adults. But is it time for surgery? Knee-replacement procedures are among …

By Dr. Ashley Cauthen There’s so much to celebrate as we reach a new year, and while we all try to focus on the good there is something we need to be aware of that affects our skin, hair and nails. What is one emotion that every single person will …

There’s no health without mental health, which is why we’re empowering our members to take small steps that can lead to big changes in their well-being. One out of five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year. And over time, poor mental health can impact our physical health. This link …

By Ingrid Calliste, MD The kidneys are a major part of our detoxifying system. These two small bean-shaped organs clean the blood and filter waste and toxins to make urine. If there is an imbalance or insufficient fluids, the waste can build up in the kidneys and cause kidney stones. …