Sarcopenia: Know the Signs

Sarcopenia: Know the Signs

As people age, they may experience an increase in things like grey hair, weight around the middle and potentially lapses in memory. But some aspects of our body’s functioning decrease with age, and muscle mass is one. Sarcopenia, a reduction in skeletal muscle mass...
Tame Stress Levels With These Practical Tips

Tame Stress Levels With These Practical Tips

Sources of stress are everywhere, and unchecked stress can increase your risk for serious illness. Dr. Ronesh Sinha offers tips to help you better manage your stress. Dr. Ronesh Sinha is an internal medicine physician at Palo Alto Medical Foundation. He works with...
How a Cancer Survivor Is Championing Genetic Testing

How a Cancer Survivor Is Championing Genetic Testing

Tara Jasper’s breast cancer diagnosis brought clarity about genetic testing as a powerful cancer prevention strategy. She’s working with Sutter Health to spread awareness about its no-cost genetic testing & counseling program called GREAT. Knowing your...
Why You Should Walk After Big Meals

Why You Should Walk After Big Meals

Holiday celebrations with family and friends – usually featuring delicious food and drinks – are fast approaching. If you packed on a few extra pandemic pounds over the past couple of years, you may be wondering how to get through the upcoming season without adding...
Medication Allergies: What to Know

Medication Allergies: What to Know

Catch any prescription drug advertisement on TV and you’ll hear a laundry list of potential side effects. Truth is, all medications, whether prescribed by a doctor or sold over the counter, can cause adverse reactions, anything from nausea and dizziness to dry mouth....