Do Vitamin Supplements Lower Cancer Risk?

By Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D, FACRO Fruits and vegetables are known to protect people against lung, oral, esophageal, stomach, and colon cancer. The data that supports this statement has been borne out by a number of studies. In fact, fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants. These healthful compounds probably work best in combination. Because we don’t know which of the many compounds in these foods are most helpful,…

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Improving the Physical Health of People with Bipolar Disorder with Gary S. Sachs, M.D.

Tune in on Friday, August 3rd from 5:30pm to 6:00pm EST. Gary S. Scahs, MD will join Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA, host/producer of Health in 30™ to talk about improving the physical health of people with bipolar disorder. Gary S. Sachs, MD, is Associate Professor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and Director of the Bipolar Mood Disorder Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Sachs earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland School…

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