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If you’ve already dropped your New Year’s resolution, you’re in good company – an estimated 80% of people ditch their resolution by ...
If you’ve already dropped your New Year’s resolution, you’re in good company – an estimated 80% of people ditch their resolution by ...
The sun is up but you’re still in bed ... feeling weak, dizzy, nauseated. You move slightly and now your head is pounding even more, your ...
There are a lot of tips out there on how to live longer: Eat healthy. Exercise more often. Get restful sleep. We have good data showing ...
I recently signed up for a walking challenge at work: 20 minutes every day for 3 weeks. Even with my crazy schedule as a doctor and mom, it ...
Trying to be healthy can feel overwhelming. Whether I’m advising patients or thinking about my own life, I’m constantly reminded that ...
If you’re a sucker for sweets, you may wonder if you’ll still be able to enjoy sweet snacks on a weight-loss plan. As a fitness and weight ...
If you’re reading this, I’m guessing that your doctor has told you that you need to lower your BMI to improve your health. What does that ...
Could it be possible that a hot bath burns as many calories as a walk? Full disclosure: When I first heard about this study, my eyes might ...
Daylight saving time is around the corner. If you’re like me (I hit snooze at least twice!), losing an hour of much-needed sleep really ...
“I want to lose 50 pounds!” “I want to get into my skinny jeans.” “I want lean, toned abs.” These are common goals (or some version of ...
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