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American Women, 2-to-1, Prefer Private Health Insurance

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A recent poll has found that American women overwhelmingly prefer private health-care insurance over a government-run option. WASHINGTON, ... continue reading

Ask Dr. Denton: The Full Story on Omega 3

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We are hearing a lot about Omega 3 fatty acids these days. Are you confused, like many people, about Omega 3 ('Fish Oil')? Read on...­ ... continue reading

Ask Dr. Denton: 'An Apple a day Keeps Me away'

Image of The flowers in the spring and early summer are followed by the yellow and red fruit of fall. The trunks of these little trees peel up in areas and give a subtle aged look. The canopy is round like arms spreading to heaven with little fingers holding rubies to give to the earth. Many of the trees are found in small orchards all over America and the world: Charming!

Why are apples so healthy? We know that eating apples has a beneficial effect on cardiovascular disease, colon health, and some forms of ... continue reading

Don’t wait until New Year’s to ring in new fitness goals

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Baltimore (Catholic Review) - New Year’s may typically be a time for fresh starts and new goals, but when it comes to leading a more ... continue reading

Don’t let chronic illness isolate you or a loved one

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San Francisco (Catholic San Francisco) - More than half of the senior population has a chronic illness, defined as a permanently altered ... continue reading

Ask Dr. Denton:The 'Big Fat Lie'. Smart people eat 'Smart Fats'

Image of About The Charts and Nutrition Facts * For accuracy, the calorie chart and fat chart are based on the biggest serving size available. * These nutrition facts came directly from the USDA or manufacturer/restaurant. * If you're using a calorie counter, remember that Fat, Carbs, and Protein calories are just close estimations based on the Atwater factors: Fat: 9 cal/g Carb: 4 cal/g Protein: 4 cal/g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Please remember this when using this information to make healthy food choices for your diet.

'Low-fat'/'no-fat' has not necessarily improved our health. Time to reject the 'Big Fat Lie' and choose only 'smart fats' to improve our ... continue reading

Don’t let chronic illness isolate you or a loved one

San Francisco, CA (Catholic San Francisco) - More than half of the senior population has a chronic illness, defined as a permanently ... continue reading

Ask Dr Denton: What about Vitamin D?

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Dear Dr Denton: Does sun- block somehow affect Vitamin D in the body? Yes. PORTSMOUTH, VA. (Catholic Online) - Sun - blocks prevent ... continue reading

Ask Dr. Denton: Food for Thought - A Beautiful Mind

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Have we driven a generation of patients to low fat diets which may have helped the heart but actually starved the brain? PORTSMOUTH, VA. ... continue reading

Ask Dr. Denton: What SPF (Sunblock) should I use?

Image of The American Association of Dermatology recommends a broad spectrum sun block. Broad spectrum means a block that prevents the penetration of both UVA and UVB light. Here is a Department of Dermatology UCSF table which may help.

The temperature hit 102 over the weekend. The Beach came alive with mass humanity. I watched as my future patients skin turned red. It is ... continue reading

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