by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Oct 9, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
Are you one of those people who wishes the work day started 11 a.m. so you can go to bed late and sleep in? Staying up late keeps you caught up with David Letterman but puts you at odds with your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. Humans aren’t designed much differently...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Aug 20, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
Even though you can breathe normally your brain may not be getting enough oxygen. Lack of oxygen in the brain is not something the average person can recognize. However it can cause poor brain function and increase the risk of vascular dementia, the second most common...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Jul 3, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
Many people look forward to concluding a lifetime of work with retirement, but retirement can lead to a drastic decline in health. Research shows that although retirement may initially reduce stress, it significantly increases the chances of depression, physical...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Jun 19, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
The numbers of people with dementia are expected to more than double in 30 years and outpace both heart disease and cancer in terms of cost. Because dementia can take root in the brain years or decades before symptoms appear, you can take action now to avoid becoming...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | May 29, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
While we eat well and exercise to prevent disease, studies show one of the best ways to stay healthy is to hang out with friends. Studies have linked socialization with better heart health, warding off depression, and preventing memory loss. In fact, research...
