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March 19, 2024/Primary Care

What To Avoid When Taking a Blood Thinner

… other reasons, like being on bed rest or in the hospital for a long time, having a weight that’s not healthy for you, being genetically predisposed to blood clots or having a blood clotting …

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August 30, 2024/Nutrition

What To Know About the 5:2 Diet

… such as extra virgin olive oil, nuts and seedsCan the 5:2 diet really help you lose weight?In theory, the 5:2 diet creates a calorie deficit that helps you lose weight. Research backs …

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April 3, 2023/Nutrition

6 Health Benefits of Cucumbers

… But the best part about cucumbers? They offer big health benefits. “Cucumbers can help with disease prevention, weight management and digestion,” says registered dietitian Amber Sommer, RD, LD. “And because they are readily available and …

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April 18, 2025/Primary Care

What Does ‘Skinny Fat’ Mean?

… mean when they say “skinny fat”? And what does it say about your health?Clinical psychologist and weight management specialist Leslie Heinberg, PhD, explains.What is ‘skinny fat’?“Skinny fat” isn’t a medical condition …

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October 23, 2024/Children's Health

BMI for Kids: Understanding Your Child’s Body Mass Index

… healthcare provider will check their BMI, body mass index. It’s a measurement that accounts for their weight relative to their height.“BMI factors in a child's weight and also their height, because taller …

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April 6, 2023/Recipes

Recipe: Roasted Broccoli

… the day and 556 milligrams of potassium.Ingredients3 to 4 stalks of broccoli (about 21 ounces by weight)1 tablespoon of olive oil1/2 teaspoon lower sodium seasoned saltDirectionsRinse broccoli in cold water.Using a …

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My Child Needs Growth Hormone Therapy, Now What?

… these indicators, while also doing their own observation on your child’s growth journey by measuring their weight and height. In some cases, your pediatrician may suggest growth hormone therapy, also known as HGH therapy …

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January 7, 2020/Nutrition

How to Choose Healthy Snacks (That Won’t Derail Your Otherwise Healthy Diet!)

It’s 3 o’clock and your stomach is rumbling. No possible way you’re making it to dinner. While it’s tempting to make a vending machine run or rummage around mindlessly in the …

One Simple Salad Dressing May Benefit You in More Than One Way
August 10, 2018/Nutrition

One Simple Salad Dressing May Benefit You in More Than One Way

If you’re like most Americans, you like your salad dressings creamy.You may try “light” ranch or bleu cheese to reduce the fat, sodium and carb content — only to discover it’s not much …

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October 20, 2023/Digestive

Can Heavy Lifting and Exercise Cause a Hernia?

What do Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jason Momoa and Pope Francis have in common?They’ve all had hernias!Simply put, a hernia is the term used to describe a hole that develops in your …

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