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Jackie Holfelder

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Amid shortage of doctors, number of osteopaths soars

If it seems to you like there are more osteopaths than ever before, in hospitals and private practice, ...

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Setting the record straight on dangerous myths about arthritis

Approximately 53 million adults in the U.S. have some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease ...

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Ay, there’s the rub: Which type of massage is right for you?

Who doesn’t feel exhilarated at the thought of a great massage? They offer a range of pleasurable sensations ...

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Pulmonary nodules: Early screening lowers lung cancer risk

Finding out you have a pulmonary nodule can be an unwelcome surprise – especially if you haven’t had ...

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Latest on treatment for tennis (and golf) elbow

It takes a lot of hard work and elbow grease to become a good tennis or golf player. ...

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Nobody’s perfect, so don’t be too hard on yourself

Being hypercritical and hard on yourself as a means of motivation can be counterproductive in a bunch of ...

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‘It’s challenging’: Trying to solve the puzzle of adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a gynecologic condition that causes endometrial tissue in the lining of the uterus to grow into ...

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Advances in kidney cancer treatment offer patients new hope

The Kidney Cancer Association reports that – just since Jan. 1, 2024 – an impressive 79 new clinical ...

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School-based healthcare has far-reaching impacts for students

Who knew the school nurse was so important? Research has shown that school-based health centers improve utilization of ...

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Heart failure deaths on rise – but new treatments are available

Heart failure is a big deal. Johns Hopkins University reports that It’s the most common diagnosis in hospitalized ...

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Clear verdict: Being overly judgmental is no road to happiness

You’re not a bad person if you have a lot of critical thoughts, but you’ll probably be a ...

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To lower high blood sugar, exercise is as important as proper diet

Poor diet has long been recognized as a major cause of high blood sugar and diabetes, but experts ...