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How To Cope With Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

… to eat less processed foods, less sugar, less fat and less fast food.”Keep exercisingBoth exercise and stretching play a big role in keeping yourself functional. If you’re inactive, it can lead to loss …

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September 29, 2022/Transplant

11 Kidney Transplant Recovery Tips

… in general, exercise can go a long way toward helping you heal. Your healthcare provider will recommend stretching exercises and walking, to start, and as you begin to feel better, you can add in activities …

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September 14, 2022/Rheumatology & Immunology

Natural Ways To Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms

… of motion is essential, too. Exercises good for AS and easy on the joints include Pilates, body stretching and swimming.Quit smoking“Tobacco use is linked to more aggressive cases of AS. The condition progresses …

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August 28, 2020/Orthopaedics

No Joke: Your Desk Job Promotes ‘Dead Butt’ Syndrome

… leg toward the ceiling.3. Seahorse poseThis yoga pose, done while sitting on an armless chair, helps stretch your tight hip flexors. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds on each side, three times a day …

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June 19, 2023/Women's Health

Do Uterine Fibroids Make You Gain Weight?

… stomach bulge?Yes.“Especially with larger fibroids or a larger cluster of fibroids, they can increase or stretch the size of the uterus,” states Dr. Valentine. “You can experience a lower stomach bulge or pressure …

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November 7, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Parents: What To Know About How Doctors Diagnose ADHD

… negative impact on your child’s day-to-day life — and having this impact over a long stretch of time. In other words, are these behaviors a consistent issue or do they just show up …

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June 12, 2023/Sleep

Is Sleeping On Your Stomach Bad?

… the day. It would eventually start to hurt, right? The same principle applies when you’re snoozing.“Stretching your neck muscle for that long creates soreness,” says Dr. Bang.Sleeping on your stomach also extends …

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September 25, 2023/Lung

Get the Facts About COPD and Living With the Disease

… three to four times a week. Combine a safe cardiovascular activity, like walking or biking with some stretching and strength-building.While you’re getting your workout in, be sure to breathe out slowly through …

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April 25, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Why Do You Yawn — and Is It Contagious?

Do you ever find yourself yawning when you see someone else yawn?There are some interesting myths about this strange, wide-mouthed thing we do. Centuries ago, people believed that you should cover your mouth …

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January 14, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Pregnant? Here’s How Often You’ll Likely See Your Doctor

A massive to-do list builds following the appearance of two lines on a home pregnancy test. (Congrats, by the way!) There’s soooo much to do over the next nine months — but few things …

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