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• Understanding the Risks of Tommy John Surgery

  For many athletes, sometimes recovery can be as trying as the initial injury.

• Food: Mindless or Mindful?

  When you sit down for a meal, do you eat quickly? Are you distracted? Or do you concentrate on the food that you are eating?

• Your Top 5 Cholesterol Questions Answered

  Cholesterol is found in the fats within your blood. The body needs it to form healthy cells, but too much of it can lead to health issues such as heart disease.

• New Survey Finds that Chronic Pain Sufferers Overuse Over-the-Counter Medications

  According to the National Health Institute (NIH), more than 25 million Americans experience chronic pain.

• Bodily Inflammation and Your Cardiac Health

  When you bite a hangnail or stub your toe, the area in pain may swell up or become inflamed. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response to injury or assault. While acute or short-term inflammation is healing, long-term inflammation can promote disease and may be a symptom of chronic problems like diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Similarly, being overweight is an inflammatory state, which has health risks of its own.

• The Dangers of Obesity & Pregnancy

  More than 50 percent of women between the ages of 20 to 44 are overweight, and one-third of them are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Top Pediatrician Tips for Keeping Kids Safe

  If you’re a parent, it’s natural that one of your top priorities is to keep your kids safe. As your children grow, your safety radar has to shift from the family room floor to the digital world and the driver’s seat. Here is a breakdown of safety priorities for every age.

• Youth Sports Safety: A Parent’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Healthy Play

  Your child is excited to start a sport, but you’re concerned about potential injuries. You both can feel confident about this new stage in your child’s life as long as you strike a balance between safety and autonomy.