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November 19, 2019/Nutrition

8 High-Protein Foods to Reach for (Dietitian Approved)

… recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein is a little over 7 grams per 20 pounds of body weight. Using this guideline, a 140-pound person would need at least 50 grams of protein each day …

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6 Truths About Gout Diet Myths

… moderation” is the key word. Rich foods might not cause flare-ups directly, but they can cause weight gain. And obesity is a major risk factor for gout attacks.“At some point, the misconception spread …

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March 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

9 Quad Exercises to Amp up Your Leg Day

… your chest.Sink deep, getting your butt as close to the ground as you can. Use the weight to counteract your weight and keep your balance.Hold for a few seconds.Push your heels into …

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December 17, 2019/Heart Health

Is Blue Light Bad for Your Heart?

… and lamps, had the same impact.Although it’s impossible to prove that light exposure directly causes weight gain, other studies have shown that interrupted sleep leads to sleep deprivation.When you’re sleep deprived …

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January 25, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Can Sitting Too Much Increase Your Cancer Risk?

… direct.But there is a connection between inactivity and cancer, as study after study clearly shows. Excess weight is the main thread tying the two together. (Fast fact: It’s estimated that obesity is responsible …

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April 18, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

It’s Not Just You: Postpartum Sweating and Body Odor Are Normal

… discharge, regardless of how you deliveredSoreness, abrasions or tearing of your vulva or perineuBreast discomfort and swelling.Weight fluctuationsDifficulty going to the bathroomChanging hair, skin and nail texture — hair loss is also commonUrinary incontinenceRapidly shifting …

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September 15, 2021/Nutrition

How Much Halloween Candy Should Kids Eat?

… healthy diet,” says Hopsecger. It’s all about balance.Too much sugar in children can lead to:Weight gain.Dental cavities.High blood pressure.Diabetes.Cardiovascular disease.“Candy doesn’t have a lot of nutritional …

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February 27, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Learning How To Build Muscle? Try These 11 Strategies

… and learn how to help them recover with the right foods and lifestyle changes.1. Choose your weight and number of repetitionsIn general, you want to fatigue the muscles you’re using by the end …

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May 15, 2025/Heart Health

Managing Your Atrial Fibrillation: What To Eat (and Avoid)

If you’ve been diagnosed with an irregular heart rhythm, a condition known as atrial fibrillation (AFib), eating heart-healthy foods can help manage your condition. But in some cases, caffeine, alcohol and certain foods …

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January 29, 2024/Children's Health

How To Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image

In the era of gym selfies and social media filters, we’re flooded more than ever with messages about how we “should” look.That exposure can be especially tough for adolescents, who are experiencing dramatic …

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