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Survival of the Fittest
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Survival of the Fittest

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | November 8, 2021

Regular exercisers and endurance athletes live about three to six years longer than the general population. But what is conferring…

Back to Fitness
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Back to Fitness

Carol Espel, MD | November 2, 2021

Exercising with back pain doesn’t have to be painful with these simple steps.

Lipoma Lowdown
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Lipoma Lowdown

November 1, 2021

Lipomas are very common tumors that can pop up anywhere on the body. Made of adipose or fatty tissue, they…

New Cell-Phone Health Risks
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New Cell-Phone Health Risks

Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | November 1, 2021

5G cell phone technology will dramatically increase your exposure to wireless radiation, upping your risk of health problems, including cancer.

5 Pilates Exercises to Maintain Strength and Vitality Forever
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5 Pilates Exercises to Maintain Strength and Vitality Forever

Erica Christ, CDE, RD | October 3, 2021

If you want to be able to turn around in your car and grab something in the back seat without…

What You Need to Know About Diverticulitis
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What You Need to Know About Diverticulitis

October 1, 2021

One day, seemingly out of nowhere, you’re hit with intense lower abdominal pain. It’s difficult to stand up straight. You…

Everyday BPA Dangers
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Everyday BPA Dangers

October 1, 2021

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that's used in plastic bottles, inside metal cans, and in the lining of…

Raspy Voice? Wheezing? Problem Swallowing? It Could Be Your Vocal Cords
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Raspy Voice? Wheezing? Problem Swallowing? It Could Be Your Vocal Cords

Michael J. Stephen, MD | September 16, 2021

Unless you make your living from your voice, chances are you r­arely think about your vocal cords. But that’s a…

Self-Care for Asymptomatic COVID-19
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Self-Care for Asymptomatic COVID-19

Lise N. Alschuler, ND | September 4, 2021

Many people getting COVID tests so they can travel or because they have been exposed to others with ­COVID are…

A Lump in the Lung: Often No Cause for Alarm
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A Lump in the Lung: Often No Cause for Alarm

September 1, 2021

Hearing that you have a growth in your lung can be terrifying, but for most people, it’s an unfounded fear.…

When Standing Is Unbearable
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When Standing Is Unbearable

September 1, 2021

Like everything else, your blood is subject to the laws of gravity. When you stand up, gravity pulls blood into…

Can Exercise Trigger a Heart Attack?
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Can Exercise Trigger a Heart Attack?

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | September 1, 2021

Regular physical activity offers a wide range of health benefits, including protection against the development of heart disease. But in…

Medical Tourism
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Medical Tourism

September 1, 2021

Patients from developing nations have long traveled to the United States to access care they couldn’t get at home, but…

Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient
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Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | September 1, 2021

Regular exercise and increased aerobic fitness are widely recommended by the American Heart Association, and for good reasons. Moderate-to-vigorous physical…

How Vitamin D Helps Protect Against COVID-19 and More
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How Vitamin D Helps Protect Against COVID-19 and More

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | July 1, 2021

Optimal levels of vitamin D offer protection against many health threats, including COVID-19. But how much do you need to stay healthy?