by Catherine O'Rourke | Feb 24, 2026 | Lifestyle Medicine, Resources and Tools
Quick Answer A coronary calcium score is a CT scan that measures calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. It helps estimate your future risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease before symptoms develop. In Connecticut, it is commonly used for adults over 40...
by Catherine O'Rourke | Jul 22, 2025 | Lifestyle Medicine, Resources and Tools
We often hear about macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. But the benefits of fiber in our health is often overlooked. Fiber: Your Secret Weapon Against Inflammation Over 90% of Americans are fiber deficient, according to Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a...
by Catherine O'Rourke | Jul 8, 2025 | Lifestyle Medicine
Our lifestyle medicine practice encourages baby steps and small changes. The goal is health that lasts a lifetime. ❌ “Falling off the wagon” and “cheat days” are two phrases we need to cut from our healthy dialogue! Don’t these phrases feel crappy and shame-y? What...
by Catherine O'Rourke | Jun 5, 2025 | Exercise, Lifestyle Medicine
If you have kids or are around kids then you know how brutally honest they can be. Last week my 9-year-old pointed out that I may need to restart my workout routine. He announced, “Mom, I haven’t seen you down in the weight room too much lately”. 😳 Umm,...
by Catherine O'Rourke | Jan 29, 2023 | Lifestyle Medicine
I don’t know about you, but for us leaving on a trip is usually stressful in one way or another. When we travel, I could be a bit intense. Snapping and yelling at everyone: “get your stuff together”, “bring your bag to the car”, “hurry up we have to get on the...
by Catherine O'Rourke | Jun 17, 2022 | Lifestyle Medicine
The type-A perfectionist in me still doesn’t quite “get” yoga. I want the instructor to tell me what to do and better yet, tell me what I’m doing wrong! I’ll muscle through it. Yoga instructors are always so nice: “try this pose but...
