Whether animal or plant, protein is essential for life
(Oct. 25, 2023) — Protein, a basic nutrient, lives in a place of perpetual controversy
New Wave Nightingale
Sugar might be the scariest thing about Halloween
(Oct. 3, 2023) — The fall holidays will soon be upon us, and Halloween is
Understanding the perks – and side effects – of coffee
(Aug. 15, 2023) — Last month, I discussed the unfortunate reality of alcohol consumption –
Before you raise a toast, understand the long-term effects of alcohol
(Aug. 2, 2023) — Living near one of the world’s premiere sites for viticulture, it’s
When in doubt, hit the spout – within reason
(July 2, 2023) — Now that summer is here, the weather has finally decided to
Furry, fluffy or scaly, pets are good medicine
(May 4, 2023) — In the United States, 70% of households have a pet kept
Calculate your exercise target zone, then get out there and make it happen
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Mar. 24, 2023) — For most people, the word “exercise” carries
What to do when winter’s darkest days bring you down
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Feb. 24, 2023) — In California, the Golden State, we have
Commit to new habits in 2023
(Jan. 22, 2023) — By the time you read this, the odds are I have
COVID may be on the run, but old fashioned flu is back
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Dec. 8, 2022) — The flu, more formally known as influenza,