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February 20, 2025/Rheumatology & Immunology

Is Arthritis Hereditary?

… of arthritis have an increased or associated risk of cardiovascular disease,” explains Dr. Jamian.Maintain a healthy weight. Having obesity can put excessive pressure on your joints, like your knees. Over time, this can cause …

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Obesity Increases Your Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease

We all know that carrying around extra body fat isn’t good for us. But you may not realize that losing weight can help prevent kidney disease in otherwise healthy people.A BMI > 25 (having …

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February 28, 2025/Nutrition

The Health Benefits of Pistachios

… fiber and protein in pistachios, research shows the nuts may be a good option to help with weight loss and weight maintenance.Another factor? Research shows that the lower blood pressure you may get from …

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February 20, 2025/Cancer Care & Prevention

How To Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

… is driving many people toward being more “sober curious” or giving up alcohol entirely.Maintain a healthy weightConversations about weight and body fat can be difficult, but there’s a reason why the topic comes …

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December 12, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Heart Rate Zones Explained

… s easy to assume that pushing yourself to your max is the most effective way to lose weight, right? More sweating, more huffing, more puffing, more weight shedding, right?Wrong.That’s because the higher …

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June 12, 2025/Women's Health

Berberine for PCOS: Benefits and Risks

… improve fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin, which are markers of insulin resistance.It may help with weight managementPCOS can cause weight gain, especially around your midsection. While a well-balanced diet and exercise can …

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July 22, 2024/Nutrition

Is Zucchini Good for You?

When you think of super nutritious foods, zucchini might not be top of mind. But you might be surprised to learn that zucchini is chock-full of nutrients your body needs. Good news, if your …

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May 20, 2024/Nutrition

4 Reasons To Give Shirataki (Miracle) Noodles a Try

Can a food work miracles?That’s the claim some people are making about shirataki noodles. These long, clear, gelatinous noodles made from the konjac (pronounced “KAHN-jak”) plant are high in fiber but virtually …

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March 1, 2024/Nutrition

5 Health Benefits of Lettuce

It’s a side dish, a main meal, a burger topper, a sandwich wrap and so much more. Lettuce doesn’t just add color and crunch to your meals — this green leafy vegetable is also …

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June 3, 2019/Women's Health

What You Should Know About the Morning-After Pill

You probably think of emergency contraception as the “morning-after pill,” but that’s actually a bit of a misnomer. There are different kinds of emergency contraception that a woman can use as many as …

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