Dr. LaRuffa’s blog - Health and wellness

The power of vitamin C

When it comes to staying healthy, your best defense is boosting your body’s natural defenses… read more

Eating well is the secret to feeling well, living well, and staying well. Unfortunately, far too… read more

High blood pressure is a pressing problem that can harm your heart and your health. It can damage… read more

During the month of February, expect to have hearts on your mind in celebration of Valentine’s… read more

Each January, Thyroid Awareness Month offers an opportunity to bring awareness to a concern that… read more

The new year is full of hope and promise. This is especially true for the millions of people making… read more

First, and most importantly, as this year's holiday season is dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic,… read more

The holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, love, and joy. For some people, however, they can… read more

American Diabetes Month, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), is an opportunity to… read more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off an annual campaign to increase awareness of our nation’s… read more

National Cholesterol Education Month is a good time to learn more about the fatty chemical that… read more

Heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, occurs when someone spends too much time in the heat… read more

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the month when the Alzheimer’s Association… read more

Global Employee Health and Fitness Month is an international event designed to celebrate and… read more

Scientists studying sleep and dream activity claim they have successfully induced lucid dreams in a… read more