by Karen M. Pendleton, M.D. | Health, Weight Loss
Obesity is a common, serious, and costly disease. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight and failed, you’re in good company. Nearly three-quarters of Americans are overweight (BMI >/= 25) or obese (BMI >/= 30), according to the Centers for Disease...
by Karen M. Pendleton, M.D. | Health
Dementia is a general term that includes several chronic diseases of the brain including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, both of which cause progressive memory loss, personality changes, and impairments of reasoning and problem solving, severe enough...
by Karen M. Pendleton, M.D. | Health, Weight Loss
Confused about the numerous diets in the marketplace? Ketogenic, Paleolithic, Mediterranean, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), MIND (mix of DASH and the Mediterranean), Gluten-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, The Zone, Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Food,...
by Karen M. Pendleton, M.D. | Health
With the change of seasons comes the desire to get outside and enjoy the beauty of autumn. Thinking about the fall season can bring about some pleasant thoughts. And while it’s common to think about cozy scarves and Pumpkin Spice lattes, the symbolic meanings of...
by Karen M. Pendleton, M.D. | Beauty, Health
Before introducing products and services into our Lifestyle Medicine practice, I dedicate myself to the process of vetting. My due diligence is important because I want to make sure that the recommended products or services are safe and effective. Given the extreme...
by Karen M. Pendleton, M.D. | Health
If you’ve ever experienced a sunburn, then you know all too well about the negative effects the sun can have on your health. Heat rash, premature aging, and skin cancer are other painful outcomes from being outdoors without adequate protection. But spending time in...
