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  • How Physical Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis Symptoms

    There is no cure for arthritis. But that doesn’t mean you can’t fight it and its symptoms – through a healthy diet, weight management and staying active.

  • I’m a Cardiologist. Try These 6 Heart-Boosting Activities

    Regular exercise plays a critical role in keeping your heart healthy and lowering your risk for life-threatening conditions, including heart attack, heart disease and stroke.

  • If Sex Hurts Post-Menopause, Try an Estrogen Cream

     

  • Full-Fat Dairy? Yes, You Can!

    If you’re of a certain age, you remember the fat-free craze of the 1980s, when we all ate fat-free cheese on fat-free bread with fat-free turkey and wondered why it tasted terrible. (And we still gained weight.)

  • Tweaking Your Diet Can Help Manage PCOS

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, weight fluctuation and fertility challenges – and it can require patience to minimize symptoms. PCOS requires a multi-faceted approach to treatment, including lifestyle modifications. The good news: Altering your diet can help manage PCOS.

  • How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

    Protein and amino acids are considered the building blocks of our bodies, aiding in the growth of everything from muscles to tendons and organs to hormones. Protein is made from more than 20 amino acids, nine of which are considered essential and can only come from food. We need protein to keep repairing our bodies as we age. Since our bodies don’t store amino acids and must make them, it’s vital to understand that not all amino acids are the same. 

  • Confusion on the Pasta Aisle

    As a coveted comfort food, pasta’s popularity makes it a common item in many pantries. With the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending a limit to refined grains, and the dawn of gluten-free, low-carb and designer foods, pasta has become the perfect target for food manufacturers. A robust range of pasta choices, such as veggie, protein and bean now fill grocery shelves, begging the question: Which do I choose?

  • Kids, COVID-19 and Daycare: What You Need to Know to Keep Them Safe

    With schools reopening, many parents will be returning to the workplace and relying on daycares and caregivers to look after their children. Many new public health precautions have been put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in these settings. And there are steps you can take as a parent for your child to resume the benefits of socialization and education offered at daycares, while reducing their risk of infection.

  • Know Your Calcium Score to Prevent a Heart Attack

    The shortest way to explain a calcium score is this: By knowing what yours is, you can determine your risk for heart events over the next several years.

  • Look at Your Phone and Say ‘Ahhhhhhhh’

    Consumer experience with virtual consultations seems largely positive, according to a recent survey by J.D. Power. The survey of nearly 8,300 consumers found that 85 percent of virtual visit users were able to resolve their medical issue by using the convenient service.