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Making the decision to start exercising is the first step to a healthier life and a healthier you. Yet, starting can be confusing. Where should you begin? What should (and shouldn’t) you do? How can…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common, yet least talked about, forms of cancer in men. In fact, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. There are several myths…

That fluttering feeling in your chest could be more than just a passing blip. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) and occurs with…

With all the parenting tips and advice available online and from well-meaning relatives, you’d think parents would have it made. From influencers and blogs to parenting books and podcasts, there’s no…

There is no one-size-fits-all prescription for exercise, however there are some general guidelines for improving your orthopaedic, or musculoskeletal, health. “It really depends on what your goals are…

Your body is home to about 30 trillion bacteria. It sounds weird, but bacteria help keep you healthy by supporting your immune system, reducing inflammation, helping to prevent infection and keeping…

As a geriatric specialist with Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, I care for the unique needs of older adults. Over the years, I’ve observed the long-term outcomes of certain lifestyle habits as well…

It’s probably safe to say nearly everyone is familiar with “brain freeze,” or that piercing headache you can get if you eat something cold like ice cream too fast. But did you know food allergies or…

Nobody likes going to the emergency room (ER). In fact, we often talk ourselves out of going, even if we aren’t completely sure of our decision. There are times when it’s obvious someone needs…

Heart health isn’t something you dwell on when you’re young. As you age, however, it may start to hit your radar. Every twinge or ache can raise a red flag in your middle-aged mind. And while all…

Strokes are commonly associated with older people, and for good reason. Seventy-five percent of all strokes happen to people who are 65 or older. However, a growing number of young people are…

One in five US adults have some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Though there are many, many types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common…