Unmasking The Silent Killer: Ovarian Cancer

Unmasking The Silent Killer: Ovarian Cancer

Referred to as a “silent killer”, ovarian cancer is the second leading and deadliest gynecologic cancer in the United States.1 Dr. Alfred Hong, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at CHA HPMC explains why it is so deadly and what you should know. Ovarian cancer...
Habits for Staying Healthy this Holiday Season

Habits for Staying Healthy this Holiday Season

By Roni Laytin, NASM CPT, NASM CES, AFAA GFI November marks the first month of the holiday season, a time when high calorie, fried, and delicious food abounds! There are sweets at the office. The leftovers are seemingly endless. Trying to maintain a balanced diet at...
Coffee: The Great Weight Debate

Coffee: The Great Weight Debate

For decades, diet pills with a heavy concentration of caffeine have been on the market. Gabriela Czapek, Registered Dietitian (RD) at CHA HPMC had some very insightful information for us regarding caffeine’s molecular makeup and whether or not it can truly help folks...
What You Need To Know About Heat-Related Illnesses

What You Need To Know About Heat-Related Illnesses

According to the CDC, approximately 700 people succumb to extreme heat each year1. Dr. Eugene Park, an emergency department physician at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, warns of the risk of exposure to extreme heat and shares symptoms, treatment, and...
What Your Nails Tell You About Your Overall Health

What Your Nails Tell You About Your Overall Health

It is important to keep your fingernails healthy for more than just cosmetic reasons. Your fingernails can provide clues to your overall health and signal any health issues. Gabriela Czapek, Registered Dietitian at CHA HPMC, explains by answering some common...