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Have You Had Bariatric Surgery? Here’s How To Avoid New Addictions
Weight loss surgery not only helps you drop pounds, it also stops you from overeating, which for many people is an addiction. But some bariatric patients transfer their food addiction to something else – like gambling, having sex, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or popping pills.
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Search This, Not That—How to Find Reliable Health Info Online
All it takes is a click of the mouse or a swipe of the finger to be able to search for health information on the Internet. A search engine can bring back thousands or even millions of hits on any given topic. Scrolling down the list of results, you might see some pages that are written by a hospital or a drug company. Others may be written by a patient who is battling a disease, and some might even be written by a middle school student for a school project.
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‘There’s a Reason I’m Here.’ How One Woman Survived Gunshot Trauma and Its Aftermath
Life was good for Karen Keene and Steve Glassman, the love of her life.
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Looking for a Midwife? Here’s What You Should Know
One of the first of many decisions you’ll have to make once you find out you’re having a baby is choosing a healthcare practitioner who will provide compassionate care throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.
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Traveling When Pregnant: Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’re pregnant, you’re already making sacrifices when it comes to caffeine, alcohol and certain foods. So the last thing you want to do is give up air and cruise travel, too. Luckily, you don’t have to. With the right planning, your pregnancy can still include flights and cruises.
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Having Your Knee Replaced? Here’s What To Expect
After your knee replacement surgery, you might be surprised to see a physical therapist knocking on your hospital room door – sometimes within hours of the procedure.
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So You Need a New Hip? Here’s What To Expect
Are you nervous about getting a hip replacement? That might be driven by fears of losing some original body parts and worries over long recovery times and the potential for lost mobility.
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Older Adults Should Meditate. Here’s Why
As you get older, you might begin to experience age-related health issues — such as chronic pain and poor sleep -- or emotional pain like grief and loneliness. Research points to a proven way to address these health concerns: meditation, which can help ease physical and emotional distress.
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Broken Hip: Here’s What Rehab Looks Like
A broken hip can be life-altering, and putting in the work with a physical therapist and on your own will play a role in how well – and quickly – you recover.
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Concerned About Birth Defects? Here’s What You Need To Know
An anatomic change present when your baby is born is known as a birth defect. Thanks to modern-day testing, you might know to expect this diagnosis before your child is born. Other birth defects come as a surprise.
