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Black and orange may not be the only colors you associate with October. Chances are you’ll also see friends, family and co-workers donning pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness this month. Though we usually associate pink with women, it’s important to know that breast cancer affects people of all genders. In America, 264,000 women and 2,400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. To make sure you “think pink,” here are three ways to take care of yourself. Know the Risks Those at higher risk in...
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When we talk about finding balance, we think of the work-life balance, diets and even our bank accounts. But it’s also important to have the balance it takes to stand on your own two feet. The strength, endurance and flexibility it takes to maintain good balance is important because that stability can reduce pain, improve athleticism, help prevent falls and injuries, and is an indicator of overall longevity. Working on your balance also can improve posture, which reduces the risk of back pain and arthri...
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It’s easy to tell when we’re parched after a workout, while eating a salty snack or if we’re outside on a hot summer day. However, there are other signs your body may use to signal that you're dehydrated. Here are four odd symptoms that could indicate you need more water in your life. Cravings . Dehydration can be confused with a craving for sweets because a lack of water means your body produces less glucose. Low water intake is also linked to diabetes and a higher body mass index. Digestion problems ....
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When we think of electrolytes, it’s often in the form of a bottle of a sports’ energy drink after a hard workout or drinking a rehydration beverage when we’re sick. Those are great methods for hydration, but keeping your electrolytes balanced is also a way to support your heart’s health and well-being. Here are five electrolytes that have been shown to boost heart health—no blue liquid required: Calcium regulates and maintains heart rhythm and blood pressure. Foods high in calcium include dairy, dark le...
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We all say it when we feel the first inklings of a stuffy nose, a sore throat or a slight cough— “I can't afford to get sick right now.” None of us has the time or energy to take off work, stay home from school or fight off illness, especially right after the holidays. But there’s a reason a lot of people are feeling “under the weather” right now. We are more susceptible to catching colds and other illnesses in the winter months. That's because our immune system is weaker in the winter than in the summe...
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The CDC reports that over 34 million American adults have diabetes. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can cause long-term health complications like cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, gum infections and even eye problems. Hyperglycemia can also damage blood vessels, thereby increasing the likelihood of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Because 1 in 3 adults have pre-diabetes (most of which don’t know it), we all can benefit from lower glucose levels to help lose weight, reduce blood pressure...
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The decision to have bariatric weight loss surgery doesn’t happen overnight. The process leading up to surgery may begin more than a year before your surgery date, and there are essential steps you must take to prepare for the procedure. This includes trying to lose weight through an established diet and exercise program and undergoing both physical and mental health evaluations to ensure you’re a candidate for bariatric surgery. You should also talk to your primary care doctor about having weight loss ...
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Your primary care provider (PCP) can attend to the majority of your health needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 54.6% of office visits are to primary care providers. Here are seven reasons to visit your PCP: Routine screenings. Many common health problems (including colon cancer, breast cancer and diabetes) have screenings that can detect the disease at the earliest stage. There are standard recommendations for when these screenings should occur for most people, but if you...
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You’ve probably heard some interesting yoga pose names before—cobra, pigeon or cat-cow. You might have even avoided yoga because you don’t think you’re flexible enough. While yoga for beginners may seem a bit intimidating, here’s the good news - many beginning poses are just stretches. Stretching is a form of exercise that can be done anywhere and requires no equipment or gym memberships. It can help you build strength, become more flexible and improve your metabolism. Research also shows yoga can impro...
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The first thing that comes to mind for many when they hear diabetes is sugar. While sugar plays a big part in this disease, there’s much more to this chronic condition. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, meaning it affects how the body breaks down food to create energy through insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Food is converted into glucose when you eat. As the amount of glucose in the blood rises, beta cells in the pancreas trigger insulin release. This hormone acts like a key, unlocking and ...
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