Dr. Nina Radcliff

NINA RADCLIFF: Heart attack study: Stop blowing your stack

The next time your spouse leaves a mess, a rude driver cuts you off with their car or a co-worker takes credit for your work, think twice before blowing your stack.

February 28, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Brrr! Take precaution during extreme cold

Although Oscar Wilde stated that "Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative," discussing cold weather safety can be lifesaving.

February 23, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Bad cholesterol (LDL), pack your bags

No more ifs, ands or buts about it. LDL cholesterol, "It's over!"

February 21, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Hypertension questions and answers

I want to share one patient's story (with his permission, of course).

February 13, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Chocolate: The good, the bad, the tasty

Here is some yummy news about chocolate that is sure to fill our hearts with even more warmth and happiness (especially as we give and receive chocolate to our loved ones this Valentine's Day).

February 11, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Protect the body’s largest organ - your skin

When it comes to cold weather, is the glass really half-full or half-empty when it comes to cold weather?

February 6, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Heart disease is No. 1 killer of American women

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women -- and it is the reason why during February's American Heart Month many of us will "Go Red For Women."

February 2, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Measles outbreak: Facts, myths about vaccines

Before the measles vaccine became available in the United States in 1963, the virus caused tremendous suffering: annually, more than 500,000 illnesses, 48,000 hospitalizations and 500 deaths. We cannot forget these staggering numbers.

January 22, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Chronic stress: the silent killer if not managed

Let's face it, chronic daily stressors such as finances, parenting, family conflict, work, health and the state of the world today have made it difficult for our ancient stress response to keep up.

January 6, 2015

NINA RADCLIFF: Mapping out New Year’s resolutions

Entering into the new year brings excitement, reflection, and hope that are often embodied by our New Year's resolutions. Unfortunately, many people's resolutions go "in one year and out the other." In fact, only 8 percent of people actually achieve their resolutions. Let's draw out a clear map to reach our destination so we do not get lost.

December 29, 2014

NINA RADCLIFF: Cheers: What you need to know about drinking, the holidays

Many of us will be raising our glasses to toast "new dreams, new days, new desires, and new ways" for the New Year.

December 24, 2014

NINA RADCLIFF: Give the gifts of generosity and kindness this season

Generosity and kindness not only allow us to contribute to the lives of others and find meaning in our own lives, but enhance our health and, even, support living healthier, longer.

December 23, 2014

WINTER BLUES: How to combat the SAD ‘winter blues’

The "winter blues" or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that is triggered by decreases in sunlight and goes away when the sunlight returns.

December 13, 2014

NINA RADCLIFF: Flu season is knocking at our doors

Every year, the influenza virus affects 15 million to 60 million, kills 3,000-49,000, and hospitalizes nearly 200,000 Americans.

December 10, 2014

NINA RADCLIFF: Healthy living means taking care of yourself

The goal of my columns is to help readers navigate through all the health information that is thrown at us.

December 8, 2014