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Diabetes... Did You Know?

  Diabetes is a Leading Cause of Death in the World While diabetes - and its complications - is the number 7 cause of death in the United States, it has a much higher mortality rate in the rest...

How to Decrease My Cholesterol Level?

Dr. Nooristani   According to CDC Nearly 94 million U.S. adults age 20 or older have total cholesterol levels higher than 200 mg/dL. 28 million adults have total cholesterol levels higher than ...

4 Common Myths About Women and Fitness

There are so many self-appointed experts with unreliable information online that it's no wonder people, especially women, feel confused about whether resistance training is the best thing in the wo...

Heart disease risk: Partnering on lifestyle change can help

After a heart attack, changing longstanding behaviors that affect heart health can be challenging. Many people have developed habits over 20, 30, or 40 years that are ingrained and can take a signi...

The celebrity diet trend that actually has some science behind it

In today’s pop culture vernacular, it’s an insult to be called basic — the opposite of cool and trendsetting. But in the nutrition world, being basic, as in alkaline, is aspirational, with popular ...

Ask Dr. Nooristani: How Can I Reduce My Blood Pressure?

”How can I reduce my blood pressure?” This is a common question asked by many people who suffer from hypertension. Answer from Dr. Nooristani, a licensed internal medicine specialist with 16 years ...

Tips for Grocery Shopping and 5 healthy, kidney-friendly meals that can be on your kitchen table in 30 minutes or less

Falling into healthy eating habits is easy if you plan ahead. Make a grocery list for the week and shop with specific meals in mind to avoid loading the cart with junk food. While you’ll have to re...

Are You Really Having a Heart Attack or Is It Just Heartburn?

Dr. Nooristani  Heartburn or heart attack? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common clinical problem affecting approximately one-third of the population in the United States according to...

Have Erectile Dysfunction? Here’s What to Do Next

Dr. Nooristani   Most men will experience some form of erectile dysfunction, known as ED, at some point in their lives. If you’re one of the unlucky ones, don’t panic – there are plenty of steps ...

Can’t Sleep at Night? Welcome to the World of Insomnia

Dr. Nooristani   Insomnia. The mere mention of the word conjures up feelings of dread and frustration for many people. From countless tossing and turning in bed, to hours spent staring at the ceil...