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Blog Breast Cancer Gene Testing

What Is a BRCA Gene Test or Breast Cancer Gene Test? A BRCA Gene Test is a blood test which is administered to analyze the patient’s DNA and determine whether or not there are potentially dangerous mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which are linked to the genetic risk of the following cancers: Ovarian […]

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Posted on October 1 2020
Blog How Is COVID Different from the Flu?

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of disruption and confusion for a number of reasons, not least of which is our evolving understanding of the way that the virus behaves. When you combine the novel nature of the […]

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Posted on September 22 2020
Blog Back-to-School COVID Safety

As surreal as it may be to think about, fall is upon us and the new school year is beginning. While some students will be continuing to study remotely, many others will return to the classroom for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced us all indoors back in March. The level to which […]

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Posted on September 8 2020
Blog Returning to the Office During COVID-19

As we inch back towards normalcy following the past six months of COVID-imposed quarantine, many of us have jobs that are beginning the process of reopening for in-person work. While many with the opportunity to opt out are going to continue working and learning remotely, this isn’t an option for everybody, and some would simply […]

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Posted on September 4 2020
News Is it Okay to Workout on an Empty Stomach? Fasted Cardio Explained

Medical Offices of Manhattan’s Internist, Dr. Denise Pate speaks to MSN about working out on an empty stomach. She’s quoted saying: What are the benefits of fasted cardio? “Fasted cardio is exercise done in a fasted state, in which your body is no longer processing or digesting food. Benefits include increased lipolysis, fat oxidation and decreased […]

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Posted on July 21 2020
Blog How to Tell If You’re Dehydrated

When trying to stay active through the dog days of summer, it becomes more important than ever to make sure that you’re hydrating properly. Most doctors recommend drinking at least two daily liters of water under ordinary circumstances, but the necessary amount increases as we lose fluids by sweating through the hottest part of the […]

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Posted on July 17 2020