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If you’re struggling with obesity and health-related complications from carrying extra weight, you may be considering bariatric surgery. But which procedure is best for you?

Nutrition is an important factor in maintaining health no matter what our age.  But nutritional needs change as we get older, so it is vital to understand what your body needs to stay well, have energy and enjoy life.

What is the biggest reason to use a pharmacist that works with a hospital? Doing so directly affects the quality of care both provided and received, allowing for true comprehensive healthcare. As an outpatient hospital pharmacist, I have a unique advantage: From the time a patient visits a hospital to the time they go home, I help doctors provide continued care.

When you choose to make your own salad dressing, you win: you’re controlling your sodium intake. And because avocado oil and olive oil are rich sources of monounsaturated fats, you’re helping to lower inflammation, lower cholesterol and provide for antioxidants in your meal. Want to make yours creamier? Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for one solid minute. Voila!  

From cooking and vacuuming to using power tools and painting, you’re constantly on the move at home. Unfortunately, tackling household chores can sometimes cause injuries or trigger flare-ups of existing health issues. Many common tasks — including yardwork — often involve repetitive motions that can lead to nerve and tendon pain, causing short- and long-term injuries.

Nearly a third of newly diagnosed cancers among women in the U.S. involve breast cancers. For American women, it is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, trailing only skin cancer. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research.

When it comes to cardiovascular disease, some factors – such as age and family history – are out of your control. But you can adopt healthy lifestyle habits that make a difference in keeping your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check. 

It can be frightening to hear your child coughing or struggling to breathe. Both croup and whooping cough can cause these symptoms, but one of these childhood illnesses is much more serious than the other. Determining the cause can be confusing, and waiting too long to seek medical care can cause additional complications.

At only 41, the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was diagnosed with breast cancer. Casey DeSantis, a mother of three, might seem young to have this disease. But is she?

A 2017 consumer survey found that 76 percent of Americans take dietary supplements and vitamins, up from 64 percent in 2008. But taking too many – especially if you aren’t sure you have a vitamin deficiency — can result in vitamin toxicity. And some vitamins are more dangerous than others because not all vitamins are absorbed by the body in the same way.