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What You Need to Know About Plant-Based Diets

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 5/6/2019 - 11

Many people believe that a plant-based diet is good for you. But to really qualify for this designation, it must be supported by well-designed studies.

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How the Keto Diet Impacts Workout Recovery

Sofia Norton - 5/5/2019 - 0

Are carbohydrates necessary for workout recovery or can a fat-fuel diet be just as good?

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12 Easy Diet Tips for Healthy, Strong Teeth

Ann Marie Gorczyca DMD, MPH, MS - 4/12/2019 - 0

If you have been following your oral care regimen faithfully and are still fighting decay, what you’re eating could be contributing to your cavities.

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Why All the Confusion About Healthy Diets?

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 3/7/2019 - 5

There are many reasons why there is so much confusion about healthy diets. They can be boiled down into 3 practical points.

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Can Soup Really Keep You Healthy This Winter?

Jennifer Landis - 1/19/2019 - 0

Rather than stocking up on greasy and unhealthy foods this winter, you can indulge in a nutrient-packed soup to help keep you healthy and satisfied.

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Your Genes and Food: The Science of Personalized Nutrition

Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA - 1/11/2019 - 1

Highlights from the 2018 American Nutrition Association meeting on Personalized Nutrition includes advances in science as well as clinical applications.

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Failing Kidneys and the Risk of High Potassium

Matthew R. Weir, M.D. - 11/27/2018 - 3

Potassium is important for normal functioning of the heart. When the kidneys don’t function properly, blood potassium can rise to dangerously high levels.

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Energy Boosters

Constante Quirino - 11/26/2018 - 1

While the choice of energy-boosting products is broader than ever, some are beneficial and others are not. And, some should be avoided altogether.

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4 Mental Health Challenges College Students May Face

Marie Fincher - 11/8/2018 - 0

College is a stressful time of life with a change of home, new people, demanding tasks, fear of failure & other factors that can lead to mental health issues in students.

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What You Need to Know About Eating Disorder NOS

Kristine Pepper - 11/4/2018 - 2

Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) doesn’t meet criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder but is common & has serious consequences.

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Alzheimer’s, Cholesterol & Genetics—How to Reduce Your Risk for Dementia

Timothy Jennings, MD, DFAPA - 9/13/2018 - 0

We can make choices to protect our brains & prevent late-life Alzheimer’s by following some steps proven to prevent dementia & sharpen your mind.

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Do Conflicting Health Headlines Leave You Confused?

Suzanne Steinbaum, MD - 9/6/2018 - 0

Conflicting media reports that neither address validity nor correctly interpret findings of health research make it difficult for consumers to know what to do.

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