Wellness Letter

09/24/2023

Healthy Eating: A Step-by-Step Guide
14 keys to a healthy diet, plus other essential food and nutrition advice

The Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health present the Foundations of Wellness, expert guidance and insights on the basics of nutrition, exercise, self-care, prevention and living well.

How do you develop healthy eating habits? Get 14 keys to a healthy diet, plus essential food and nutrition advice from the Wellness Letter.

07/22/2023

The Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health examines the New CDC recommendations which call for universal hepatitis B screening for all adults 18 and older.

This is a major step forward in the fight against hepatitis B, a serious liver infection that can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Screening is easy and painless, and it could save your life.

Why screen for Hep B? Chronic HBV infection, causes inflammation of the liver and increases the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer

07/16/2023

The Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health examine if there is any evidence that an anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases?

Can eating help avoid illness? Possibly as certain foods appear to have anti-inflammatory properties.

07/09/2023

The FDA issued an important update to mammography regulations. Mammography facilities across the country must notify women about the density of their breasts.

In March, the FDA revised mammography regulations requiring mammography facilities to notify women about the density of their breasts

07/08/2023

How good is CBD (cannabidiol) in alleviating arthritic pain? Many people turn to CBD for pain relief, but is it effective?

06/24/2023

There has been so much conflicting information about the health attributes of chocolate over the years that it’s understandable if you’ve begun to tune out the latest headlines. Is it good news or bad news? Consider the latest research before satisfying your sweet tooth.

There has been so much conflicting information about the health attributes of chocolate over the years. Is it good news or bad news?

06/03/2023

Did you know that nearly three-quarters of drugs advertised on television provide little benefit? Should you even pay attention to these commercials? Not according to the results of this new study.

Nearly three-quarters of drugs advertised on television provide little benefit. Why is so much spent on the less beneficial medications?

05/29/2023

If you have high blood pressure that you try to control with diet, exercise, weight loss, and other lifestyle measures—and perhaps even medication—here’s something to consider adding to your arsenal: breath training. All it takes, some research suggests, is five minutes a day.

If you have high blood pressure that you try to control, with diet, exercise, weight loss, or medication— consider adding breath training.

05/21/2023

Estimates are that more than 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. have some form of tinnitus (ringing in the ear). If you’re one of them, you may be comforted to know that it’s not a disease but rather a symptom of something gone awry with your hearing and that there are many things you can do to manage it before it affects your quality of life.

Described as ringing in the ear, tinnitus can sound like many things. However it manifests, with very few exceptions it’s a phantom noise

02/25/2023

Need more reason to stay better hydrated? A new study in The Lancet suggests that getting enough water may help slow the aging process. It’s time to consider your hydration status and the benefits available by simply drinking more fluids.

Need more reason to stay better hydrated? A new study suggests that getting enough water may help slow the aging process.

02/18/2023

Is it okay to drink alcohol if you've had a stroke? Is it none or some? The guidance varies depending on the type of stroke you had. Given the risk of subsequent strokes, here’s what to know before rushing off to happy hour.

Is it okay to drink alcohol if you've had a stroke? The answer lies between no drinks a day and a maximum of two for men, one for women.

02/06/2023

The February 2023 Wellness Letter is available to read and download.

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