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January 13, 2025/Nutrition

Calcium: How Much You Need and Why

… ages 51 to 70, the recommended daily amount depends on your sex. That’s namely because of bone mass changes during menopause, which women typically experience in their early 50s.Here are calcium recommendations by …

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January 4, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

What To Know About Vaginal Strep If You’re Pregnant

… if it’s passed to your newborn baby during vaginal birth, it can cause them very serious health problems, including:Bacteremia (blood infection)Bone and joint infectionsMeningitisPneumoniaSeizuresSepsisSkin and soft tissue infections“Babies’ immune systems haven …

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May 30, 2023/Nutrition

Stop the Tears: Why Onions Are Good for You

… juice every day for eight weeks had less bone loss and stronger bones. Another study suggests that women over 50 who eat an onion a day may:Improve bone density by 5%.Reduce their risk …

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March 7, 2024/Oral Health

What Do Your Hormones Have To Do With Your Oral Health?

In women the hormones estrogen and progesterone play an important role in health.They’re responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics, like breasts. They ebb and flow to regulate your menstrual cycle. And …

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January 14, 2023/Wellness

What Does Your Body Shape Say About Your Health?

… your body composition may mean for your health and how you can lower your risk for chronic health conditions.What body shape are you?When considering your body shape and its impact on your health

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July 19, 2022/Digestive

Liver Tests: What Do They Say About Your Health?

… puzzle. Your doctor will consider your liver function test results along with any other tests, your overall health and any symptoms you are experiencing to determine whether your results point to any problems.Alanine Transaminase …

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May 2, 2022/Orthopaedics

How Gardening Can Improve Your Health

When it comes to warm-weather activities that are good for your health, you probably think of walking, hiking or running. But there’s another beloved pastime that holds a lot of benefits with a …

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October 31, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Salmon Marsala

This recipe switches up chicken marsala by swapping in salmon. It’s a great way to get delicious and healthy fish on the menu. You should be able to find Marsala wine in the cooking …

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October 29, 2021/Men's Health

BMI for Men: Does the Math Work?

Using body mass index (BMI) to measure health is as accepted as it is controversial. Physiologist Chris Dempers, ACSM EP-C, and fitness specialist Colt Mcdonough explain why BMI calculators can be so divisive, but …

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May 2, 2022/Nutrition

22 Calcium-Rich Foods

You know the saying, “There’s no use crying over spilled milk.” But missing out on the vital calcium milk provides may be a reason for a few tears.Calcium is an essential mineral that …

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