Dr. Amy Beck

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Cold and flu season are around the corner. Now’s the time to strengthen your immune system. Getting enough sleep, exerci...
09/11/2024

Cold and flu season are around the corner. Now’s the time to strengthen your immune system. Getting enough sleep, exercising, managing your stress and consuming the right nutrients can help boost your immune system. Yes, supplements are one way to go, but I prefer my patients get their nutrients from food. Here’s what you need to know.

Discover what foods you may be consuming that are harmful to your diet. Explore how to get more nutrients to support your immune system. Learn more.

For years, a lack of sleep has been associated with obesity, heart disease and diabetes. However, a recent study is now ...
06/04/2024

For years, a lack of sleep has been associated with obesity, heart disease and diabetes. However, a recent study is now linking insomnia with dementia. Here’s what you need to know.

Sleep deprivation is associated with raising the risk of numerous health conditions. Now, a study recently published suggested that poor sleep may be linked to dementia.

Of all the things we eat, some of the most harmful are high-sugar foods. While some foods are obviously high in sugar li...
05/14/2024

Of all the things we eat, some of the most harmful are high-sugar foods. While some foods are obviously high in sugar like desserts, sodas and smoothies, others like gourmet coffees, flavored yogurts, salad dressings and barbecue sauces are often overlooked. But it’s important to pay attention to the amount of sugar you’re eating. Here’s why.

Discover how harmful excessive added sugars can be to your diet. Explore how much sugar should be consumed based on your lifestyle and read expert tips.

As we age, most of us will experience some hair loss. Your hair will also probably shed faster, grow slower and thin. So...
04/20/2024

As we age, most of us will experience some hair loss. Your hair will also probably shed faster, grow slower and thin. Some of my patients have asked how they can keep their hair healthy. What’s surprising to most of my patients is that healthy hair is not achieved through expensive products – it’s through your diet. Here are seven foods that can help you maintain healthy hair.

Discover 7 foods that you can incorporate into your diet daily to promote healthier hair. Learn about the key element to healthy hair and how to achieve it.

When I talk to my patients about strength training, I sometimes get some push back, especially from some of my older pat...
04/02/2024

When I talk to my patients about strength training, I sometimes get some push back, especially from some of my older patients. But I encourage them to do it because the stronger your muscles are, the easier it is to handle a serious health challenge, maintain your daily tasks and remain active.

Discover the connection between muscle strength and biological age to help increase your life expectancy. Learn how to increase your grip strength over time.

I regularly preach to my patients the importance of whole foods. Yes, I realize most people don’t have the time to make ...
03/13/2024

I regularly preach to my patients the importance of whole foods. Yes, I realize most people don’t have the time to make homemade bread and pasta. But keeping your diet as minimally processed as possible can make a difference in your health. To motivate you to limit your processed foods, here’s a detailed look at what’s in them.

Explore the pros and cons of processed foods and how they can affect your health. Learn what to look out for in your packaged foods and what to avoid.

I have patients who complain about waking up out of breath or gasping. Some of them are unexplainably exhausted during t...
03/04/2024

I have patients who complain about waking up out of breath or gasping. Some of them are unexplainably exhausted during the day. Or their spouse complains that they snore loudly. If you’re experiencing the same issues, you might have sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that can lead to heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.

Do you wake up out of breath or gasping? Learn about the dangers of sleep apnea & insomnia. Discover how you can prevent/lower the risk of sleep apnea.

I’ve always been on the fence regarding alcohol and health benefits. Some studies suggest light to moderate drinking may...
02/27/2024

I’ve always been on the fence regarding alcohol and health benefits. Some studies suggest light to moderate drinking may be heart healthy. But I’ve had a few patients go overboard with the “heart healthy” drinking, which is detrimental. If you’re social drinker, talk to me about alcohol. In the meantime, this blog explains what you should know about alcohol and your heart.

Is alcohol good for your heart? Studies repeatedly show an association between good heart health and regular, light-to-moderate drinking. Read more.

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, which raises the risk for heart attack and stroke. But heart di...
02/18/2024

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, which raises the risk for heart attack and stroke. But heart disease isn’t the only problem. High blood pressure also is a key risk factor for developing dementia, particularly vascular dementia. If you have hypertension, intensive control can help offset not only stroke and heart attack risk but can also reduce your risk of dementia and make your brain’s structure healthier, according to a new study.

Discover the risk factors of living with high blood pressure during midlife. Learn about intensive control and lowering your risk of heart disease complications.

Are friendships and social networking — real life or online — as important to your health as diet and exercise? Studies ...
02/10/2024

Are friendships and social networking — real life or online — as important to your health as diet and exercise? Studies suggest yes, especially when it comes to your heart. Here’s how real-life and online relationships contribute to your heart health.

Are friendships and social networking — real life or online — as important to your health as diet and exercise? You might not think so, but science is proving otherwise. Studies published many decades ago found loneliness in old age can have significant negative effects on health and longevity.

You don’t have to call them New Year resolutions. You don’t have to do them every day. You don’t even have to follow all...
02/02/2024

You don’t have to call them New Year resolutions. You don’t have to do them every day. You don’t even have to follow all of them to have an impact. But if you want to live longer and live younger, these five steps are proven and can help you do it.

Discover lifestyle tips that you can use to work towards increasing your lifespan. Read about daily habits that allow you to live longer and take charge of your health.

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