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7 Myths and Misconceptions About Anesthesia
If you’re facing an upcoming surgery, there’s a good chance you’re feeling jittery about the prospect of general anesthesia.
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How Much Weight Should I Lose To Protect My Heart?
Too often, people wait for a health scare before getting serious about shedding pounds.
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Bariatric Surgery Can Help You Sleep Better
If you’re severely overweight or obese, you’re likely jolted out of sleep several times every night -- without even knowing it. Or, you may already spend your slumber hours hooked up to a CPAP machine to keep your breathing steady.
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Lower Back Pain? How Physical Therapy Can Help
If you don’t have occasional bouts with lower back pain, odds are that you know someone who does -- with an estimated 80 percent of us experiencing lower back pain at some point in our lives.
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Medicated or Natural Childbirth? You Have Options
Some moms-to-be are all about natural childbirth – forgoing medication during labor and delivery. Others want to minimize pain as much as possible while bringing their precious baby into the world.
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Understanding Hiatal Hernias and Acid Reflux
Heartburn and regurgitation do not always signal that you have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), even though that is a common condition linked to these symptoms. A large hiatal hernia can allow food and acid to back up into your esophagus, also leading to these symptoms.
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Walking: A Perfect Exercise for Your Health
Running isn’t for everyone. Neither are cycling and swimming. Those are great ways to exercise, but they come with logistical and physical requirements that might not suit your lifestyle.
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Are Dietary Supplements Safe for Your Liver?
As many as a third or half of the adults in the United States take dietary supplements. But just because a dietary supplement is available at your local pharmacy or health food store doesn’t mean it is safe for you to take. In fact, some herbs and supplements have been associated with liver damage.
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Signs You Might Have a Breast Infection
Your breast is suddenly hard or itchy, swollen or leathery. What’s going on? You might have a breast infection.
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8 Mistakes Parents Make Installing Child Car Seats
Installing a car seat correctly isn’t easy, but installing it incorrectly could have dangerous — even deadly — consequences for your child.
