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Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Q&A with Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Q&A with Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

Swollen ankles, tired legs at the end of the day, or visible varicose veins are often dismissed as normal signs of aging. But these symptoms may signal chronic venous insufficiency, a common circulatory condition that becomes more likely with age.
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Scoliosis: A Spinal Condition That Impacts All Ages 

What are the signs of scoliosis in children and adults? Learn how to tell if you have scoliosis and when to visit a health care provider for diagnosis.
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Making Sense of the Latest Dietary Guidelines

In early January 2026, new dietary guidelines were released. What do those guidelines actually mean for your health? Read more, plus watch an interview.
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Some Foods with Protein

5 Simple and Sustainable Ways to Meet Your Protein Needs 

Whether you’re active, aging or simply trying to stay strong, protein plays a key role in preserving muscle and supporting recovery. Here are five sustainable, dietitian-backed tips to help you hit your protein goals every day.
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Understanding Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Screening

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable and treatable, especially when found early.
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Managing Diabetes Day to Day: Expert Answers to Common Questions

Managing diabetes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn simple, everyday strategies to keep your blood sugar stable, avoid complications and stay healthier for the long run.
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Teresa Dancing

Dancing to a Healthy, Happy Heart Rhythm

Shortness of breath and fatigue led to an unexpected diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. With expert care and lifestyle changes, one patient found her rhythm again—on and off the dance floor.
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Dr. Josh Harrison

Restoring Function and Confidence Through Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery offers more than cosmetic changes. In this Q&A, Dr. Josh Harrison explains how reconstructive and aesthetic procedures can improve function, confidence, and quality of life.
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Have Advanced Heart Failure? An Innovative Technology Could Help Keep You Out of the Hospital

A tiny device called CardioMEMS is making a big difference for people with heart failure. This valuable tool helps doctors remotely monitor pulmonary artery pressure — a key indicator of worsening heart failure.
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Lauren T.

ADepT At Offering Hope: Treatment for Difficult-to-Treat Depression

A new collaborative clinic helps people with difficult-to-treat depression move forward.
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