Top 10 sources of sodium in food

Wooden kitchen cabinet full of food products

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that Americans consume less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day — yet most of us get far more sodium in a day than that. And while you might assume that a lot of the extra salt we consume comes from having a too-liberal hand with the salt […]

When to Worry About Fatigue

Young woman with fatigue yawning at her desk during the workday.

Q: I have been quite fatigued over the past two weeks. I don’t have any other symptoms. How long should I wait before seeing a doctor about my fatigue? A: That’s a great question, but one that does not have a scientific answer. We all go through periods when our energy level is down. It […]

Every new parent should take CPR classes

CPR classes: infant dummy first aid demonstration series - First aid instructor showing how to position infant head before proceeding to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation - view from above

I was seeing a newborn the other day, and the parents had a great idea. Their baby had spit up, and they were concerned about how to clear his airway. When we discussed how to hold the baby to clear the airway they had the great idea of having a CPR “teaching party” for a […]