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March 04, 2026The struggle to lose weight and keep it off can lead to frustration and self-doubt. Too often, weight management conversations overemphasize “trying harder.” If you don’t get results, this approach s...
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June 17, 2020By Dr. Maggie Arnold, MD, Vascular Surgeon
Summer is just around the corner, and the warmer weather means it’s time to break out those shorts hidden in the back of your closet. Unfortunately, many people will be apprehensive about reachi...
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May 27, 2020
As COVID-19 changes our daily routines, many of us may be struggling to remain active or make healthy food choices while we’re at home. But, now is as good a time as ever to start taking care of ourse...
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April 14, 2020
If the fiery feeling of heartburn affects you more than twice a week, you may be at risk for more serious health issues. Frequent or long-standing heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux dis...
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April 10, 2020
Every 37 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease. The good news is there are things you can do today to reduce your chances of developing heart disease, and you don’t have...
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March 24, 2020
Most people don't like discussing issues with their bowel movements (BMs) or even thinking about them. But the condition of your fecal matter can reveal a lot about your colorectal and overall health—...
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March 12, 2020
Over the past decade, we’ve made incredible strides in the fight against many types of cancer. But pancreatic cancer is one type that continues to elude a cure. This year, cases are predicted t...
