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September 25, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Cancer Patient Diet Tips and Recommendations

… average, people without cancer should aim for about 1 gram of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight. (Only know your weight in pounds? Divide your weight by 2.205 to get your weight in …

November 10, 2023/Nutrition

Cheat Days: The Great Debate

… called, are a subject of considerable debate among dietitians, especially when it comes to eating to support weight loss. Some people say they can have a positive impact on your metabolism. Others say that needing …

Person lifting weights while using blood flow restriction training on upper arm.

November 29, 2022/Exercise & Fitness

What Is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training?

… recruits the fast-twitch muscle fibers that you normally only use for lifting a strenuous amount of weight or lifting weight quickly. Those kinds of muscle fibers bulk up more quickly.”How to use blood …

Man wondering what his heart numbers mean

February 20, 2019/Heart Health

7 Numbers You Need to Know for Your Heart’s Health

… be.2. Body mass index (BMI)Your BMI calculates your body fat, based on your height and weight. The higher your BMI, the greater your risks of heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes.3. Waist …

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November 29, 2024/Orthopaedics

Can You Shrink Bunions Naturally?

… Maintain a healthy weightYour feet support your body, helping you walk, run and stand. Maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the amount of pressure placed on your feet.“Losing weight can pay off big …

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June 22, 2023/Children's Health

Preemies and Car Seats: What You Need To Know

… children. Most infant car seats are designed to be safe even for infants born with low birth weight. Even still, ensuring your baby is ready for the ride can be a challenge.Babies born before …

Elderly woman uses weights for strength training at home

April 19, 2019/Exercise & Fitness

The Best Exercises for People Who Think They Can’t Exercise

… do that are very beneficial,” says Erik Van Iterson, PhD, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation.Use your armsFree-weight arm exercises are unlikely to deliver the same benefits as walking on a treadmill or biking, but …

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May 10, 2022/Nutrition

How Nutrigenomics May Impact the Way You Eat

… MHSc, BASc.Peart explains how the latest in personalized nutrition works and how it may help promote weight loss, disease prevention, athletic performance and more.What is nutrigenomics?Nutrigenomics — or nutritional genomics — is the study …

August 15, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

How Do I Get Rid of My Pesky Double Chin?

Profile pics. Selfies. Group shots. Digital images reign supreme these days. When it’s time to say “cheese,” for the camera, it can feel like you need to pose at every possible angle to hide …

Person looking at their waist size in the mirror

April 18, 2025/Mental Health

Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders: They’re Not the Same

Language can be tough. Sometimes, two things sound the same. But in reality, they’re not. Like calling something childish versus childlike. The root words are the same. But the meanings are different.That’s …