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Is your diet nutrient deficient? If so, it’s easy to correct.
We all know how important a healthy diet is. But how do you know if you’re lacking in ...
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Jackie Holfelder
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: Complex disorder often misdiagnosed
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting between 6 percent ...
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Childhood peanut allergies keep declining under new guidance
After years of recommending that infants not be given peanut products, doctors and other medical experts officially reversed ...
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Tai chi: Life can be smoother when you go with ‘the flow’
Tai chi originated as an ancient form of martial art in China that was widely considered the most ...
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Total ankle replacements are now ‘popular and well-tolerated’
After a somewhat checkered introduction in the early 1970s, total ankle replacement (TAR) surgery has emerged as an ...
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How hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help with healing
The “new kid on the block” that effectively treats a host of medical conditions has actually been around ...
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Quick test can determine if that sore throat is actually strep
We don’t get the snowy, blowy wintery days that our northern friends do. But because we spend more ...
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Calisthenics: A tried-and-true – and convenient – way to get fit
Some things that may be considered outdated – like vinyl records and landlines – are still lovingly used ...
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The protein craze: How much per day is too much?
Starbucks Caffe Latte Protein Drink with Coffee. Skippy Peanut Butter with added protein. Clear Protein Water. We’re in ...
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Expert advice: When you should visit a wound care center
The number of wound care centers worldwide is booming. Amerex Clinical Research, a full-service, global contract research organization, ...
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Man, oh man: Male friendships just not feeling the love
Call it a bromance, the buddy system or male bonding – whatever the nomenclature, chances are that it’s ...
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‘Pose’-ing the question: Is it time to plunge into water yoga?
Exercise seems like more fun in the water, and doctors say it is highly beneficial. Mayo Clinic says ...