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Understanding “Good” vs. “Bad” Joint Pain, and When to See a Doctor

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Pain is necessary for survival because it helps us heal, protects us, and tells us when something is wrong. However, it becomes a problem if it lingers for too long or causes us to stop moving. In fact, nearly half of Americans over the age of 50 experience such severe joint pain that negatively impact daily activities. Stanford researcher and physical therapist Corey Rovzar, PhD, DPT offers practical tips and some hope for those with chronic joint pain. What is pain’s “working”? The experience of pain begins with local tissue…

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GLP-1 Medication and Alcohol: What the Research Says About Cravings, Tolerance, and Change

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GLP-1 Medication and Alcohol: What the Research Says About Cravings, Tolerance, and Change GLP-1 and Alcohol — A Surprising Shift? If you’re taking a GLP-1 weight loss medication like semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro), you might have noticed something unexpected: Your relationship with alcohol has changed. Some people report a lower tolerance. Others say their usual glass of wine now feels too much — or that they don’t fancy alcohol at all anymore. You are not alone in experiencing this change, and it is not just in your head.…

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5 Ways Weight Loss Supports Improved Cardiovascular Health (pegged to American Heart Month)

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Weight loss is about more than just looking and feeling better—though that is a part of it! ; losing weight is also one of the best things you can do for your heart health. Carrying extra weight makes your cardiovascular system work harder and makes you more likely to get heart disease. The good news is that losing even just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can have a significant impact on your heart. To commemorate American Heart Month, Dr. A. Mikhail Botvinov, our board-certified general surgeon at…

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Lifestyle, habits, and diet: small changes for weight loss

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Building healthy habits that you can maintain over time is just as important as following a diet or going to the gym every day to lose weight. When it comes to helping you reach your weight loss goals, even making small adjustments to your eating habits, exercise routine, amount of sleep, and stress management strategies can have a big impact. We’ll talk about important habits that help you lose weight in a healthy way here, like eating more protein, moving with mindfulness, controlling your portions, and other things. Additionally, we…

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Green Exercise: The Advantages of Working Out in the Fresh Air and How to Get Started

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Studies have found that green exercise—or exercise performed in natural environments—can yield benefits beyond those seen with performing the same exercise indoors. You probably already know that engaging in regular physical activity has numerous positive effects on one’s health, such as lowering levels of stress and improving mental well-being, as well as preventing and controlling conditions like hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. However, did you know that simply moving outside can increase these benefits? The following are the main findings from five studies on the advantages of…

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Is Cottage Cheese Good For You? A Dietitian’s Top Picks and the Nutrition Facts

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Cottage cheese is still everywhere on social media. Protein dips, cottage cheese ice cream, and even cottage cheese “chips” We are committed to it. This traditional dairy deserves all the attention because it is truly a nutritional powerhouse. The options for using cottage cheese are are limitless. You can add it to smoothies, use it as a substitute for sour cream or mayo, or whip into high-protein dips, ice cream, low-carb eggplant lasagna — even popsicles. How much protein is in cottage cheese? Cottage cheese has 13 to 14 grams…

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