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Smart Strategies for a Healthier Holiday Celebration


Healthy Choices for a Joyful Winter Holiday Season The winter holidays are a time for celebration, family, and traditions—but they often bring indulgent meals, sugary treats, and disrupted routines. Staying healthy during this festive season doesn’t...

Snack

How to Snack Smart Before Bed


Late-night snacking often carries a negative reputation, but it isn’t always bad. For many, the urge to snack after dinner stems from genuine hunger, stress, or simply habit. While it’s easy to label nighttime snacking...

Diabetics

Diabetics: Flu Shot & OTC Drug Safety


With diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health. While over-the-counter (OTC) medications can help alleviate everyday ailments, they may sometimes interfere with diabetes management. During cold and flu season, it’s essential...

Heart

The Link Between Heart Failure and Cognitive Decline


Recent findings from the American Heart Association (AHA) reveal critical insights into how cardiovascular conditions like heart failure (HF), atrial fibrillation (AF), and coronary heart disease (CHD) may heighten the risk for cognitive decline and...

Kidney

Essential Kidney Health Supplements for Men and Women


Kidneys play an essential role in maintaining your body’s balance by filtering waste, regulating electrolytes, and managing blood pressure. Maintaining kidney health can be challenging due to lifestyle factors and potential health conditions, but certain...

GBS

First Major GBS Treatment Advance in 40 Years


A breakthrough treatment for Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is showing promise, marking the first significant advancement in the management of this rare and disabling neurological condition in more than four decades. Presented at the 2024 Peripheral...

alzheimer's

The Memory Condition That’s Not Alzheimer’s


Patients experiencing memory lapses often find themselves seeking a second opinion, especially when referred to specialists like Dr. David Jones, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Many of these patients exhibit common memory...

kidney

Distinguishing Kidney Pain from Back Pain


Distinguishing between kidney pain and back pain can be tricky because both can manifest as discomfort in the back region. However, each type of pain has distinct causes, locations, and associated symptoms....