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June is Men's Health Month: Make sure all the men in your life are following these age-related medical recommendations
If you're a woman reading this, you know that men can be reluctant to see a doctor for regular health screenings and checkups. If you're a man reading this, you might be thinking that regular checkups are a waste of time because you're fine—after all, you don't have any symptoms.
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Dawn Napoli explains the pros and cons of SHRED, a diet designed to help you forgo the plateau
As many of us know, to achieve your ideal body weight, you have to maintain a healthy diet and exercise daily. However, sometimes, even after we make that commitment and see results, we see a plateau right around the last 10-20 pounds. The Shred Diet is a 6-week plan designed by Dr. Ian Smith to help dieters achieve their ideal weight and forgo the plateau.
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Organic, cage-free, grass-fed, all natural... What's the difference?
What does “organic food” mean?
The USDA defines the word “organic” as: -
Do you know the symptoms of heart disease or if you are at risk? Dr. Kolli explains warning signs and prevention
What is heart disease?
Heart disease is any disease that affects the heart and or blood vessels of the heart. The heart has various components like muscle, valves, electrical system (conduction system) of the heart, blood vessels of the heart etc. Any of these components can be involved in the disease process.Why is the heart so important?
The heart is a unique organ in the body, which is responsible for the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body. Every organ in the body depends on the heart for supply of nutrients, so that it can function adequately.What are the common forms of heart disease?
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Gaining mobility and independence through therapy at the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation
Among the highest-priority goals for a spinal cord injury patient in rehabilitation are: improving mobility and achieving as much independence in life as possible.
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Sex, Intimacy and Cancer
I was not at all surprised when my middle-aged patient asked me about intimacy and sex after her cancer diagnosis. Quite the contrary, actually; I wish more of my patients felt comfortable asking these very important questions!
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The M Plan: The nutritional benefits of adding mushrooms to your diet
What woman doesn’t want to shave inches from problem areas, like the belly, hips, thighs, waist, and upper arms, without shrinking their bust?! Well, The M Plan, a mushroom-rich diet, claims just that. Supporters say that replacing one regular lunchtime snack or dinner with a mushroom dish for 14 days has helped them achieve this goal.
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Letting the light in: An introduction to life with multiple sclerosis
This article was written by Kimberly Bridges, multiple sclerosis patient and advocate.
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Seven of the Healthiest Veggies you Should be Eating!
When chosen wisely, food can do much more than just calm your growling tummy. It can help repair and restore your body, boost vital body processes such as your metabolism and immune function, and offer protection against chronic disease and acute illness.
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The truth about heels: It hurts
Always choose fashion over comfort, right? Well, not always. Studies suggest that those sky-high heels that many women love to wear could be the cause of the aches and pains that plague the fashion forward.
