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AVOIDING HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN | |
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 Studies find that many Americans will gain and RETAIN one to five pounds during the holiday season. This annual weight gain adds up dramatically.
Simple steps such as not arriving at holiday parties already hungry and moderating your drinking can help keep your waistline in check.
More tips on avoiding holiday weight gain are available from the Cleveland Clinic. |
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NOVEMBER: DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH | |
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Diabetes is a serious disease. If it isn't managed, it can damage many parts of the body, leading to heart attacks, strokes, amputation, blindness, kidney failure and nerve damage. But there is good news: diabetes complications can be prevented or delayed by properly managing blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Eating healthy, being physically active and quitting smoking also can help lower the risk of diabetes complications.
More information on diabetes is available from the American Diabetes Association. |
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FOXHALL INTERNISTS IN THE NEWS | |
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Our physicians and staff are often called upon by the media to provide expert advice on important health issues.
- Dr. Assil Saleh was recently a guest on Fox Morning News to discuss a possible link between the use of multivitamins and a reduced risk of cancer.
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