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Telltale Signs That You’re Not Getting Enough Calcium

Most of us learn that calcium is essential for bone health in school — but that’s not the whole story. According to rheumatologist Chad Deal, MD, “Our body needs calcium for other important functions as …

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June 14, 2023/Nutrition

Substitutes for Sugar: What To Try and What To Limit

Let’s face it: Added sugar really isn’t great for your health. (Sorry.)An occasional indulgence is understandable. Added sugars are pervasive in our food supply, and a life of over-restriction and denial …

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March 11, 2022/Nutrition

6 Types of Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

Keeping your blood pressure in check is important for your health.If it’s too high, your blood pressure can lead to serious conditions like stroke or heart disease.While medications like beta-blockers can …

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January 8, 2024/Nutrition

A Close Look at Each of the B Vitamins: Benefits, Food Sources and More

… are doing their jobs.How much you needRDAs for riboflavin are:Men: 1.3 mg per day.Women: 1.1 mg per day.Women who are pregnant: 1.4 mg per day.Women who are …

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February 7, 2024/Women's Health

Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Genetic?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition in women of reproductive age. It usually affects up to 15% of women. A diagnosis of PCOS requires at least two of the following conditions …

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October 10, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

What To Eat To Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer

… issues, including colorectal cancer.In general, men should limit alcoholic beverages to two servings a day, while women should limit alcoholic beverages to one serving a day.Change your habits, lower your riskEating a healthy …

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January 28, 2025/Women's Health

Magnesium Supplements for Period Cramps: Do They Help?

Not everyone experiences cramps with their periods (lucky!). But for many women, cramp pain can range from mild to debilitating. If you’re badly impacted, you’re probably willing to try almost anything to get …

Woman stopped taking the pill and now might be pregnant
August 7, 2019/Women's Health

6 Things That Can Happen When You Stop Taking The Pill

Whether you’re looking to get pregnant or quitting for medical reasons – many women stop taking the pill and don’t know what to expect or be aware of. Whatever your reason, you might experience …

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January 10, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

When Should I Be Concerned About a Lump in My Breast?

If you find a lump in your breast, what should you do?Healthcare providers view a new breast lump, or a “breast mass” as abnormal, so the best thing to do is get it checked …

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Managing Vasculitis: 6 Medications That May Work for You

Doctors once talked about vasculitis as a fatal condition. But in today’s healthcare world, treatment advances allow for a much different and more optimistic conversation about the disease.Various medications can be used to …

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