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By Dr. Sidra Khalid We are fortunate to live in a world where we can implement changes to help prevent cancer. Mainly, we can adjust our lifestyle to help reduce our risk, which includes: Exercising to maintain a healthy weight Eating healthier foods, like fruits and vegetables, and avoiding foods rich in trans and saturated […]
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Headaches are such a nuisance! Thomas Jefferson would have to confine himself to bed for two to three weeks for his migraine attacks. Serena Williams, Carly Simon and Lewis Carroll all suffer or suffered from severe headaches. Statistically, 97 percent of all people have headaches, which makes one wonder how truthful the other 3 percent […]
Keeping all my obligations straight can be a daunting task, as I work full time, am actively involved in several organizations and am the primary caregiver for my elderly parents. I leverage technology to help me be more organized and efficient, allowing me more time to engage in self-care and reducing stress on everyone involved. […]
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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, […]
