Tag: Health Awareness

Mediterranean Diet Examples

How to Eat a Mediterranean Diet

Eating like you’re on a Greek isle or the Amalfi coast in Italy has benefits for your heart health. But what is the Mediterranean diet?

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Tips to Optimize Breast Health

Does deodorant with aluminum cause breast cancer? Should you wear a bra at night? Learn these answers and more.

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The Power of Integrative Health

There used to be a time when taking care of your health meant going to the doctor when you were sick. The rest of the time? Business as usual. Now, medical experts understand there’s so much more to “good health.”

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Fall Prevention: Avoiding Accidents as You Get Older

When you’re 65 or older, fall prevention takes on a new sense of importance. That’s because something as simple as a fall can have serious and lasting health consequences.

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How Much Should You Eat?

Knowing the difference between portion sizes and serving sizes can help you control your weight and stay healthy.

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Could I Have Fatty Liver Disease?

If you are overweight, bloated and fatigued, there’s a chance you could have fatty liver disease. This condition can take years off your life if not treated and can affect your quality of life. But there is hope! The liver can repair itself with a healthy lifestyle and working closely with your health care provider.

Anxiety and high blood pressure

The Link Between Anxiety and High Blood Pressure

Chronic anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects nearly a third of Americans at some point in their lives. Left untreated, anxiety may lead to physical health conditions that include high blood pressure.

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What to Expect at Your Maternal-Fetal Medicine Appointment

As exciting as expecting a new baby can be, it can be equally unnerving if you learn your pregnancy is considered high-risk and you are referred to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. What does that mean?

Reversing prediabetes with exercise and healthy eating

The Best Ways for Reversing Prediabetes

Prediabetes means you have elevated blood sugar levels, but you have not yet entered Type 2 diabetes territory. The good news is, reversing prediabetes is possible and allows you to avoid diabetes in the future.

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Why Are Uterine Cancer Cases Rising?

An increasing number of women are being diagnosed with cancer, but early detection saves lives. Learn about the symptoms of uterine cancer.