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Do you consider yourself someone who can thrive on just four hours of sleep? While it may feel like you are functioning well, your body tells a different story beneath the surface. Consistently…

Popular weight loss drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy are GLP-1 receptor agonist medications, and they are a game-changer in weight management. But weight loss is only part of the story. With different…

Women are great at juggling it all, including family, work, pets, parents and everyone else’s needs. This often puts heart health last on the list. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for…

Women are no strangers to hormone fluctuations. They experience hormone changes during puberty, with monthly menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause. That last phase, perimenopause and menopause…

Sometimes, when life gets hectic, people skip lunch. Or breakfast. Busy days can make it easy to unintentionally skip a meal or two. But deliberately skipping meals is also part of a growing trend…

With the Winter Olympic Games underway, we’re reminded just how powerful the human body can be. But for some of us, injuries or chronic pain make everyday movement challenging. The good news? Most…

In the fight against heart disease, a heart scan can be your best ally. Heart disease is often a “silent” disease with no symptoms, or ones that are barely noticeable. You could be at risk and not…

You’ve likely heard of epilepsy and that it has something to do with seizures. It does — but not everyone who experiences seizures has epilepsy. “Epilepsy is defined by having two or more unprovoked…

This time of year, it’s essential to bundle up — even if you’re planning a short excursion outside. Depending on how cold it is and how hard the wind is blowing, frostbite can set in after just five…

To all healthcare workers, caregivers and patients: You’re the ones who make us proud to be on your team.

The Mediterranean diet had been around for decades when researchers discovered that foods eaten by people who lived around the Mediterranean Sea helped protect them against heart disease. The…

The winter games feature a fascinating display of athleticism that makes physical feats look easy. And while we may never reach the fitness level of a pro athlete, we can still challenge and…