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Posted: Oct 30, 2024

Preventing Osteoporosis Through Diet & Exercise

With Endocrinologist Angela Boldo, MD.

Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in the world. One in three women over 50 have it, and one in five men. However, osteoporosis is also preventable, with proper diet and exercise to keep bones healthy.

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Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Reversing Heart Disease With The Ornish Program

Get heart-healthy without relying on medication or surgery

Through diet, exercise and stress reduction, learn to slow or reverse heart disease without relying on medication or surgery.

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Posted: Oct 15, 2024

Breast Density: Why It Matters

Manage Increased Breast Cancer Risk with Regular Mammograms

Do you know how dense your breasts are? If you’re a woman age 40 or older, you should. Breast density is an extremely important factor to consider when screening for breast cancer and can influence decisions you make when scheduling your annual mammogram. 

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Posted: Oct 1, 2024

How To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor At Home

Written by SMH Outpatient Rehab Pelvic Floor Therapist Shayna Shefrin

Pelvic floor muscles are very important, helping control the bladder and bowels. But as with any other muscle: if you don’t use it, you lose it. Here are two exercises that can be performed at home.

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Posted: Sep 24, 2024

DIY First Aid: What You Need & When To Use It

How to stock your home first aid kit with all the essentials

Maintaining a fully stocked first-aid kit is a must for every household — as is knowing when to treat at home, when to head to an urgent care center and when to call 9-1-1.

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