by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Sep 24, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
While we focus on cures for disease, patient health, and tools for recovery, one important aspect of health care often goes overlooked: the caregivers. These are the folks who typically manage full-time jobs, a family with children, and household duties while also...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Jul 24, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
Finding it hard to lose weight? Although many factors can hinder weight loss, one of the sneakier is sleep deprivation. Research shows people who regularly sleep five hours or less a night can gain as much as two pounds in a week. One study showed women who slept five...
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 | May 7, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
When it comes to Mother’s Day, flowers and brunch are lovely, but what most women need is some time off and help around the house. Catching a break in these areas can go a long way to supporting their health. Most mothers seem to get the lion’s share of stress these...
by Dr. Steven B. Roach | Apr 30, 2013 | Thyroid Blog
Counting calories, avoiding fats, miniscule portions, living with hunger—dieting is a drag and the majority of people eventually gain back the pounds they fought so hard to lose. Newer research shows sloth and gluttony aren’t necessarily to blame for excess weight,...
