by Sean Neely | Jul 2, 2015 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Sunscreen has always been an essential part of summer, especially over the past 10 years as we have learned more about its benefits. It protects us from UV rays, painful sunburns, and helps prevent skin cancer. But debates have risen over whether or not sunscreen is...
by Sean Neely | Mar 3, 2015 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Relax! Winter is almost over! For most Americans, winter is a dreaded, gloomy time of the year when food becomes a great comfort. Due to the colder temperatures and snow/ice/wintry mixed- covered roads we stay inside and inactive. Fortunately, spring is only a few...
by Sean Neely | Dec 18, 2013 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Do you take a vitamin supplement every day? Will this do you any good if you already eat a healthy diet? Or is it just a waste of money? A recent opinion piece in the Annals of Internal Medicine states that there are no proven benefits to taking vitamin...
by Sean Neely | Jun 7, 2013 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
How many people do you know have recently been told by their doctor: You’re low on vitamin D? I know 5 without thinking about it too hard. Low vitamin D levels were in the news a while back and then poo-pooed as an overreaction. The truth is that we are...
by Sean Neely | Dec 21, 2011 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
This is a busy time of year for many of us. Shopping, decorating, baking, hosting family or traveling to Grandma’s house can really be exhausting! Yes, it’s fun and yes, it’s expected of us to do our part and enjoy the season. I don’t know...