Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe?
Electronic cigarettes–aka e-cigarettes–are devices that deliver nicotine in vapor form to users via a simple battery-powered system. Electronic cigarettes look like real cigarettes, and some even have...
View ArticleFebruary 2013: Month in Review
When it comes to matters of the heart, be they romance-related or otherwise, February is officially American Heart Month. Heart disease continues to be a major health concern for both men and women....
View ArticleMeet Our Providers: Robert Wilson, MD
In 2009, Robert (Bobby) Wilson, MD, was living in Denver contemplating a move to New York City. One night, Bobby and his wife sat down to browse New York job postings. Almost immediately, he came...
View ArticleMarch 2013: Month in Review
March is National Nutrition Month, and in keeping with this year’s theme–Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day–we’ve rounded up some of our favorite nutrition resources to help you do just that. Still warding...
View ArticleOne Medical in Your Pocket
Today, we’re proud to announce the launch of a One Medical mobile app for iPhone and Android devices. The app makes it easy to manage your health wherever you are: Book and manage appointments, renew...
View ArticleFor Men Only: The Hair Loss-Heart Disease Connection
An analysis of 6 previous studies including almost 37,000 men has reaffirmed our suspicion that male baldness is associated with an increased risk of heart disease*. The risk is prominent only with...
View ArticleSome Unexpected Good News About Stress
The latest edition of the American Psychological Association’s annual report called Stress in America reports that young adults between 18 and 33 are the most stressed among us. Up to age 47, the main...
View Article#MyHealthyHabit Photo Contest: Win an Exclusive Sailing Experience
San Francisco. Known for its steep hills, scenic vistas, and legendary fog, the City offers many treasures. One of the best known is San Francisco Bay, home to the Golden Gate bridge, Alcatraz, and...
View ArticleApril 2013: Month in Review
Calling all kale fans! We featured two kale salad recipes this month; which was your favorite? Steamy night? Wondering whether you should get tested? One Medical’s Kristen Foskett, RN, covers the...
View ArticleFDA Halves Dosing Recommendations for Ambien
Ambien and similar sleep medications have been in the spotlight since the FDA recently issued new and lower dosing recommendations due to recent investigations suggesting that morning drowsiness put...
View ArticleNew Link Between Red Meat and Heart Disease
Despite all we know about the risks of certain lifestyle choices like smoking, predicting life expectancy based on those choices is an inexact science. Some folks beat the odds, and some are stricken...
View ArticleMay 2013: Month in Review
If there’s an official season for salads, it’s summer, and it’s right around the corner. We’ve got you covered with our nutritionist-approved Asparagus and New Potato Salad with Bacon. Sworn off swine?...
View ArticleThe New Meningitis Outbreak: What You Need to Know
A new strain of bacteria causing a potentially lethal form of meningitis probably first appeared back in 2005 or 2006 among drug users in the Bronx. After disappearing for a while, it recently...
View ArticleHepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Costco Frozen Berries
A recent outbreak of hepatitis A in the western United States has been linked to Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend, a contaminated frozen berry mix sold primarily at Costco. The blend contains...
View ArticleAnother Health Benefit for Mothers Who Breastfeed
Breastfeeding has many known benefits for both mother and baby. Children who have been breastfed show lower rates of obesity, less disease and infections earlier in life, and a decreased risk of...
View ArticleJune 2013: Month in Review
Summer’s heating up–are you ready to cool off in the kitchen? Check out two new chilled soups and two summery salads. Protecting your skin from the sun is just one of many tactics for keeping your...
View ArticleIntroducing ORACLE TEAM USA’S Craig McFarlane
Craig “Oscar” McFarlane has a few things in common with the sailors of ORACLE TEAM USA, Defenders of the 34th America’s Cup. Chief among them: He loves a challenge. Take his background as a prime...
View ArticleORACLE TEAM USA’s Craig McFarlane on Sports Nutrition
Head Athletic Trainer Craig McFarlane knows a thing or two about nutrition: He designed the nutrition program that fuels the sailors of ORACLE TEAM USA, Defenders of the 34th America’s Cup. Here, he...
View ArticleJuly 2013: Month in Review
Wild, farmed, fresh, frozen, or canned–make the best health and environmental choices with our salmon-buying guide. And keep junk food cravings under control with these clever, healthier snack swaps....
View ArticleORACLE TEAM USA’s Craig McFarlane on Training Elite Athletes
What does it take to race the AC72s–aka the fastest boats on San Francisco Bay? We asked Craig McFarlane, Head Athletic Trainer for ORACLE TEAM USA, Defenders of the 34th America’s Cup. These high-tech...
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