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Do Other Types of Smoking Hurt Your Heart?
At this point, most of us understand the hazards of smoking cigarettes and cigars. It’s been well proven that these products increase your risk for heart disease, hypertension and heart attack. But what about other types of smoking?
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Warming Up: How To Get Ready To Work Out
We all know exercise is good for us — that is, unless we overdo it and end up with a sprained ankle, pulled muscle or other injury. Warming up is the best way to get your body ready for exercise. Understanding how and when to warm up can help you get the most out of your workout while minimizing injuries.
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10 Ways to Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving Day is all about gratitude — and the traditional food on your table. But that doesn’t mean that the holiday menu has to be a nutritional nightmare. There are ways to keep calories in check without missing out on the flavors you love.
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AFib: Managing Long-Term Care
If you have fast or extra heartbeats, you might be suffering from atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a heart condition that affects millions of Americans. AFib can lead to more serious conditions, but there are ways to manage it.
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Grief: It’s OK Not Being OK
If you’ve lost someone you love, you’re intimately familiar with grief. A natural response to loss, grief is deeply personal, but it’s a universal experience we all face.
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3 Ways To Prepare for a Virtual Doctor Appointment
When life gets busy, it can be difficult to squeeze in a doctor visit. Telehealth appointments save time, especially if you take steps to prepare before you meet with your physician virtually.
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How Fat Affects Your GI Tract
You might limit the amount of fat you eat to avoid gaining weight. But dietary fat has a profound effect on your digestive health, too.
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How Your Healthcare Team Works Together
Managing your medical care can be overwhelming and confusing, with multiple doctors performing different healthcare procedures. That’s why it’s important to have a primary care provider (PCP) who can connect you with specialists so you’ll receive the best care.
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What Your Poop Says About Your Health
Everybody poops, but most of us don’t talk about it. And when it comes to your poop, everyone is different. Your stool is affected not only by what you eat, but also your sleep, water intake, hormones, exercise and medications.
