Health Updates & News
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Focus on Nutrition – Healthy Eating Habits
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People with healthy eating habits live longer and are at a lower risk for serious health problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
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Nutrition and Exercise are Important When Taking Weight Loss Drugs
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Weight loss drugs have become an incredibly popular and effective treatment for people who have struggled with obesity. It’s important to understand that both the quantity and quality of the food you eat while taking a prescription weight loss medication will impact how you feel and how effective the drugs are.
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How Taking Statins Can Lower Your Cholesterol and Protect Your Heart
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Prescription statins are a commonly prescribed treatment for lowering cholesterol to help protect your heart. Studies found that statin therapy can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and other cardiovascular events, especially in people with high cholesterol, diabetes, or existing heart disease.
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Bouncing Back after the Flu – Recovery Tips for Getting Back to Better Health
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There’s only so much you can do to speed up recovery from any viral illness, including the flu, but there are a few things you can do to feel better while you’re recovering, and that may help you to bounce back from the flu and get back to better health.
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Tips and Tricks for Giving up Soda
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If you are thinking about making some healthier choices, like giving up soda, here are some reasons why its a great idea, some tips, and some tricks to help you ditch the soda habit. Why Quit Soda You may think of soda as harmless compared to cigarettes or alcohol, but the consequences of your daily
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Tips on Reading Nutrition Labels
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Great! You have decided to make some lifestyle changes for better health, but where to start? Making healthy dietary choices can help you stay active and feel your best, as well as help lower your risk of developing some health conditions that are common among adults. To assist you on your journey to better nutrition,
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National Birth Defects Prevention Month
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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time dedicated to providing information on birth defects, prevention or risk reduction, and where to seek help if you have concerns about birth defects. The CDC estimates that 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect in the United States every year. Depending on the
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Have a Healthy Holiday Season
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The average American gains 10-15 pounds from October 31st – January 1st. You don’t have to be one of those people! Here’s your guide to make the most of the holiday season while staying on track with your health goals. Be ahead of the game come January 1st!
