The negative health consequences of alcohol are numerous. From more alarming outcomes such as cancer to more "cosmetic" inconveniences such as premature signs of aging, alcoholic beverages seem to hide a range of toxic effects that can slowly take a toll on our health.
8.1% of people over the age of 20 have depression over any given 2-week period.
For some people, depression might only be episodic and overcome within a matter of weeks or months. However, for others diagnosed with major depression, the condition could persist for years, affecting their lifestyle and quality of life.
Just as your stomach, muscles, and heart feed on the nutrients that food supplies, so does the brain. So, before you eat a big T-bone steak with French fries, here is some food for thought: Research suggests that what we eat might have an impact on our ability to remember and our likelihood of developing dementia.
Dr. Roger Stumacher is leaving Main Line HealthCare at Lawrence Park to open his own private practice in Bala Cynwyd with Total Access Medical on September 4th, 2018. His last day with MLH is August 31st, 2018. He will remain on staff at Lankenau Hospital and will continue to be an active member of the Main Line Health medical community.
The Philadelphia region is world-renowned for its hospitals, medical schools, clinics and surgical centers. Each year Philadelphia magazine recognizes a limited number of doctors and awards them as being the top doctors in the region. The competition to be one of the top doctors in Philadelphia is immense and this year in Philadelphia magazine’s May 2018 “Top Doctors” issue, Doctor Winslow Murdoch and Doctor Roger Stumacher were recognized and awarded as two of the best doctors in the region.
While ageing is an inevitable part of life, how quickly or well you age depends on many different factors. Although there are some obvious causes of premature ageing, there are many seemingly harmless things that can also add on the years. And besides, no one wants to grow old before their time.
Nuts are among foods that have shown promise for health. These healthful, nutrition-dense food items contain "good" fats, omega-3s, and a whole host of micronutrients.
Among youth, the habit of skipping breakfast is cause for concern since daily nutrient intake plays a pivotal role in growth and development. Increased demands for growth require more energy, or calories.
Research has shown that children who skip breakfast do not compensate for it by eating more later in the day. Skipping breakfast may affect the child’s academic performance as overall engagement and cognitive abilities may be compromised due to low blood glucose.
