If strong is the new sexy, it's no wonder more people than ever want to start lifting weights. Instagram hashtags such as "fitspiration" (fitness inspiration) and #gym contain millions of posts, typically of flexed muscles, ...
Apr 29, 2022
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Presenting individuals with potentially life-altering health information doesn't mean the individuals—or their healthcare providers—will act on it. Follow-up education and conversations about actionable care plans with ...
Apr 27, 2022
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Are you finding it difficult to get moving after having COVID? You are not alone. Even if you have mild symptoms, you may still experience difficulty in regaining your fitness.
Apr 26, 2022
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Because diabetes is the leading cause of new, preventable cases of blindness in working aged adults in the United States, medical experts suggest patients have dilated eye examinations after their first diabetes diagnosis. ...
Mar 30, 2022
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As governments across Canada ease public health restrictions in the wake of an unprecedented omicron wave, many Canadians feel cautiously optimistic. But adjusting to a new normal with a virus that is still circulating can ...
Mar 11, 2022
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Local health experts are warning the public that pills meant to mimic oxycodone tablets may contain illicitly manufactured fentanyl or other harmful contaminants. These counterfeit pills may be difficult to distinguish from ...
Mar 10, 2022
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The need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care practices are struggling with an influx of patients. Properly ...
Jan 25, 2022
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One of my patients—who had been struggling with obesity, uncontrolled diabetes and the cost of her medications—agreed in June 2019 to adopt a more whole-food plant-based diet.
Jan 17, 2022
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Late in 2020, the National Health and Medical Research Council released its latest Guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol. These lowered the recommended maximum that health adults Australians should drink ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Australians hoping to reduce medical and physiotherapy costs by using smartphone apps to self-manage lower back pain could be setting themselves up for failure—with a new study outlining the lackluster quality and lack ...
Nov 11, 2021
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