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Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Medicare Obesity Treatment Plan a Poor Role Model for Private Insurance

There was a recent decision made regarding who Medicare and Medicaid will reimburse for providing behavioral weight loss counseling to obese individuals. This decision not only impacts me as a registered dietitian, but it impacts you as well.   Dr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, a nutrition and exercise physiologist, and... Read moreChevron
posted 12/11/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Melanie Thomassian

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7 Health Questions To Ask Before The New Year

  We can all get a bit carried away at this time of year, with the hectic preparations to be made in time for Christmas. As a result, looking after our health can take a backseat.   If you have heart disease, it's wise to keep a check on your health year-round. Simply taking time to notice if you just don't feel right really pays... Read moreChevron
posted 12/09/2011, comments (0)|
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The Importance Of Sleep For Your Heart Health

It's wonderful to wake up after a great night's rest, isn't it? You feel so much more energized, refreshed, and ready for the day ahead.   Unfortunately, many of us aren't getting the required amount of sleep due to our busy lives, or simply as a result of bad habits.   The CDC state that more than one-quarter of the U.S. population... Read moreChevron
posted 11/29/2011, comments (0)|
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Dealing With Seasonal Affective Disorder At The Holidays

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, where we spend quality time with friends and family members. However, this isn't the case for everyone.    For some people, the lack of sunlight and the reduced hours of daylight, can lead to a form of depression, called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or... Read moreChevron
posted 11/25/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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The Inflammation and Weight Loss Cycle

If you are to successfully lose weight you will likely focus on eating fewer calories and increasing your activity to burn more calories. It's important that you also address inflammation on your journey to lose weight.   Research on mice has shown a "switch" controlling inflammation in the hypothalamus (region of the brain that regulates... Read moreChevron