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By Dr. Sidra Khalid The Covid-19 pandemic has re-enforced the importance of public health measures. One of the most valuable measures — and easiest to do — is handwashing. Handwashing reduces the risk of many illnesses, including respiratory and diarrheal diseases. It prevents the spread of germs to ourselves and the people around us. THE […]
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Have you ever wondered why grandma keeps getting shorter? The answer is a bit scary. Osteoporosis is causing her backbones to break, collapsing them to lower her height. Everyone over 50 suffers from demineralization of their bones. Usually, we don’t find out how bad it’s gotten until it’s too late and we fracture our hip […]
The past two years have been tough for everyone, and yes, it’s time to put it behind us and chase our goals. Here are some ideas to help improve your life in 2022: 1. MOVE: TAKE A 30-MINUTE WALK DURING YOUR LUNCH BREAK THREE TIMES PER WEEK TO ADD MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO YOUR DAY. […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life. It wasn’t until January 2015 that I got the wakeup call I needed. A few weeks after having my middle son, my 5-year-old son was lying on my lap, watching TV, and asked, “Mommy, is there another baby in your belly?” I told him, […]
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By Christin LeBoeuf Do you know a woman with cardiovascular disease? Chances are you do. Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer of women. It claims more female lives than all forms of cancer combined. Losing one woman to cardiovascular disease is one too many. Women experience unique stages through their lives that affect both overall […]
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I normally approach the new year with resolutions, but by March, they’ve gone out the window. We all begin with the best intentions of being better than last year, but we fall short because we are not consistent. So, my resolution this year is to throw unrealistic expectations away. Instead, right now, I’m focusing on […]
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After the indulgences of the holidays, it’s typical to start the new year with high hopes of weight loss. If you’ve been caught in the vicious cycle of fad diets and quick fixes, you may be frustrated with limited results. General surgeons, Dr. Scott Blackburn and Dr. Derek Ware, answer some of the common questions […]
