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January 17, 2024
By MedStar Team
Whether you have a chronic disease that you’re managing through food or you’re trying to lose weight by watching what you eat, it can be harder to stick to a healthy diet over winter. Overeating is c...
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February 04, 2022
Most people know that heart disease is linked to diet and exercise—two lifestyle factors often considered to be within a patient’s control. Yet heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of de...
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January 07, 2022
Every January, our Nutrition team answers an influx of questions from patients resolving to improve their health and lose weight in the new year. Intermittent fasting—a dietary approach that cy...
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December 29, 2021
By MedStar Team
Historically, patients who needed spine surgery could expect a long recovery process, often with a week-long hospital stay. Today, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are helping patients...
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November 24, 2021
By MedStar Team
The holiday season is magical, especially if you view it through the eyes of a child—twinkly lights strewn on the outside of houses, festive parties at home and school, and of course, decorating...
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November 08, 2021
By Sarah Heins, Medical Student, COVID Recovery Program
Over the past year the use of rehabilitative therapies has been an integral part in treating Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) symptoms. These rehabilitative therapies are a cornerstone ...
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October 20, 2021
By MedStar Team
Any cancer diagnosis is jarring to the patient and family. With women’s cancers – such as ovarian, uterine, or cervical cancer – the diagnosis can be particularly difficult. ...