Don’t Be a Slouch!
Hoboken Family Medicine | Women's Health Blog
by bchiara
4y ago
“Sit up straight!” Most of us probably had parents and teachers direct that timeless bit of advice to us as children. Well, it turns out that they were on to something! Good posture and how you hold your body is very important for many reasons. Poor posture leads to back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches and decreased flexibility. Poor posture contributes to spinal degeneration, affects balance, performance and can also present digestion issues! Good posture means keeping our bones and joints in correct alignment. By maintaining good alignment, muscles are being used properly and most ..read more
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Nutrition Labels
Hoboken Family Medicine | Women's Health Blog
by bchiara
4y ago
If you have a clear understanding of the nutritional value of packaged food that you are considering, you can make healthier choices. Here are a few tips to help navigate Nutrition Facts labels. Start by checking out the Serving Size. The label will identify how many servings are in the container but it is imperative that you are aware of what the serving size is. Some manufacturers take what we might think of as a single serve container and call it two servings to make the numbers on the label look more appealing to consumers.  (public service announcement: that little package of ramen is 2 ..read more
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Headache Prevention Tips
Hoboken Family Medicine | Women's Health Blog
by bchiara
5y ago
There are ways to effectively treat headaches naturally. Of course, preventing the initial onset of a headache is key. Though you can’t prevent every headache, there are ways to be proactive about staving off headaches. Headaches are among the most common health complaint. The World Health Organization estimates that half the adult population has had at least one headache within the last year. Of those, as many as 4% suffer from chronic headaches, meaning they are affected by head pain on 15 or more days each month. To begin a strategy for preventing headaches, it is extremely helpful to main ..read more
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Soluble & Insoluble Fiber
Hoboken Family Medicine | Women's Health Blog
by bchiara
5y ago
When we think about dietary fiber, most of us think primarily about digestive functions. However, consuming foods high in fiber can do a lot more than keep us “regular.” Incorporating plenty of fiber into our diets can lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, some cancers and diabetes, improve the health of skin and aid in weight loss. Fiber is classified as soluble or insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and gastrointestinal fluids. It can aid in lowering blood cholesterol, glucose levels and fat absorption. Some soluble fiber-rich foods also feed the good gut bacteria in the intesti ..read more
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Do You Snore?
Hoboken Family Medicine | Women's Health Blog
by hobokenfunc
5y ago
Have you been waking up feeling tired?  Do you have trouble concentrating during the day due to fatigue? Does your spouse complain that you are raising the roof with your loud snoring? Snoring is noisy breathing during sleep. As you doze off, the muscles of your throat relax and your tongue falls backward. If the tissues in your throat relax enough, they can partially obstruct your airway and vibrate.  Almost everyone snores occasionally and it is generally not something to be concerned about. But if you snore regularly, it can disrupt the quality of your sleep. This can lead to daytime fatig ..read more
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Choosing the Right Workout Shoe
Hoboken Family Medicine | Women's Health Blog
by hobokenfunc
5y ago
Athletic footwear is meant to prevent injury and optimize performance. Decades ago, the sports shoe consumer had very few options other than the all-purpose sneaker. Today’s athletes have hundreds of choices designed for every sport and activity. It is important to find the correct shoe that will match the needs of your foot to the requirements of your sport or exercise routine. So first, focus on your sport. Are you a runner? A good running shoe should offer ample support and cushioning. Is tennis your game? You will need a shoe that provides support for quick side-to-side movements and chan ..read more
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Corn Syrup vs High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Hoboken Family Medicine | Women's Health Blog
by hobokenfunc
5y ago
Americans love food that tastes good and we find that food and drink companies are adding high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener to enhance flavors. Why are companies choosing this over other sweeteners?  Is there a difference between corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup? Why is it that some brands use high-fructose corn syrup for the U.S. market, yet sugar for Canadian and European markets? The simple answer as to why high-fructose corn syrup is used is cost. It is a lot cheaper for food manufactures to use high-fructose corn syrup than real sugar. Also the supply of high-fructose corn s ..read more
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