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In this episode, we explore the science of a broken heart — how it can physically affect the body and whether it can cause actual heart damage or even, in certain cases, death.
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Heartbreak: Can You Die of a Broken Heart?
Few of us are strangers to having our hearts broken. Whether the cause is a breakup, crushed dream or death of a loved one, a broken heart inflicts a special kind of pain. It's considered an emotional state, but we allude to more than just our frame of mind when we describe it. We "feel it in our bones," say our chest hurts and call it heartbreak, after all. In today's episode, we explore the science of a broken heart — how it can physically affect the body and whether it can cause actual heart damage or even, in certain cases, death. Hosts: Zach Moore (interviewer), Katie McCallum Expert: Dr. Devang Parikh, Structural Interventional Cardiologist Notable topics covered: Whether heartbreak can have physical effects on the body Yes, broken heart syndrome is an actual medical condition Why the syndrome can be confused with a heart attack The emotional and physical triggers of broken heart syndrome Everyday heartbreak can affect the body, too How common is broken heart syndrome? Who's most at risk? What's the prognosis? How your doctors can help unravel heartbreak syndrome's root cause A reminder of why it's important to have great relationships with your doctors
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If you’ve ever felt a tightness or tenderness in your neck, back or buttocks, then you may have very well experienced a muscle knot. What causes these knots to form and how can you get rid of them? We provide the answers.
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Muscles in Knots? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them
Muscle knots are a common source of neck and back pain that can be released through massage, physical therapy and osteopathic manipulation, among others.
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2 days ago
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Dry, itchy skin? Blame the weather. As temperatures drop, so too does the humidity, which can leave our skin dry and flakey. Help protect your skin barrier with these helpful tips from one of our medical aestheticians.
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8 Tips for Preventing Dry Skin in the Winter
How to adjust your skin care routine for winter's cooler, drier air.
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3 days ago
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When cold-like symptoms linger, it might be a sinus infection. Knowing when to wait out symptoms and when to get medical care can help you recover faster and reduce the risk of complications.
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7 Signs to See a Doctor for Sinus Infection Symptoms
Could that "cold" that won't go away be a sinus infection?
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3 days ago
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Our gastroenterologist Dr. Kalakota chimes in on why apple cider vinegar is better for your gut health than lemon water in
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Why apple cider vinegar is better than lemon water for your gut health
Consuming just a tablespoon a day can benefit the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines
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4 days ago
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It's time to schedule an appointment with a cardiologist if you have any of these key risk factors.
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Signs It's Time to See a Cardiologist
Heart disease is the nation's No. 1 killer of adults. What are the symptoms and test results that suggest it's time to see a cardiologist?
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4 days ago
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Getting to the root of neck pain can be tricky, especially when so many everyday habits can trigger it like those hours you spend hunched over your phone scrolling, texting or streaming. Here's what you need to know about tech neck.
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Is Your Stiff Neck Actually Tech Neck? Here’s How to Know
Getting to the root of neck pain can be tricky, especially when so many everyday habits can trigger it.
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5 days ago
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If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram lately, chances are you’ve seen people talking about fibermaxxing. Is this just another wellness fad, or does this trend truly live up to the hype?
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Fibermaxxing: Should You Try a High-Fiber Diet?
Is this just another wellness fad, or does this trend truly live up to the hype?
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6 days ago
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How can you determine your personal risk of a heart attack? And what steps can you take to lower it? One of our cardiologists answers these questions and more.
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Understanding Your Heart Attack Risk Profile
What's your personal heart attack risk profile? A cardiologist breaks down the factors that influence your unique risk of heart attack and heart disease.
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9 days ago
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In this episode, we explore the different ingredients, simple swaps and best cooking methods to help achieve our health goals without sacrificing one of life's great pleasures — enjoying delicious food.
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Heart Healthy Diet: How to Make It Taste Better | Houston Methodist
If the phrase "heart-healthy diet" makes you think of poached chicken and steamed vegetables without salt or seasoning, you're not alone. But eating to improve heart health — whether to control blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels or slow coronary artery disease — doesn't mean signing up for a lifetime of bland food. In this episode, we explore the different ingredients, simple swaps and best cooking methods to help achieve our health goals without sacrificing one of life's great pleasures — enjoying delicious food. Expert: Amanda Beaver, Registered Dietitian Interviewer: Kim Rivera Huston-Weber Notable topics covered: Do you need to fear sugar in a heart-healthy diet? The salt shaker isn't your enemy — discover the true culprit for excess sodium intake Tips & tricks to shopping for (and cooking with) ingredients from the grocery store's middle aisles Sea salt, iodized, Kosher, Himalayan pink: Is one better than the other? Why you should revisit (or bulk up) your spice drawer or cabinet Can acid make smaller amounts of salt go farther in dishes? MSG, the controversial ingredient that can add savoriness with two-thirds less sodium Healthier choices when shopping for cooking oil Why not all fats are bad — and the swaps that can help improve our heart health Is there a healthier option to white table sugar? Why your mindset should be "what can I add" rather than "what I should take away" Why cooking method matters and why we should use our oven or air fryer more
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10 days ago
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As a somewhat rare defensive scoring play, we may not see a safety this Super Bowl Sunday, but hopefully there will be plenty of food safety. Here are five tips for serving food safely at your upcoming watch party.
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5 Food Safety Tips to Consider This Super Bowl Sunday
What to consider if you're hosting a watch party.
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10 days ago
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In
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How often should you wash your hair? Dermatologists weigh in
Shampooing removes sebum or oil that normally coats the hair shaft
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11 days ago
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Here's everything you need to know if you have a "kink in the hose."
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What Does a Hernia Feel Like? (& 4 More Questions About Them, Answered)
Hernias are common and treatable. Learn symptoms to watch for, who’s at risk and when surgery may be needed.
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11 days ago
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Dr. Quigley shares his no. 1 tip to promote better digestion in The Healthy.
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We Asked 5 Gut Health Experts the #1 Secret to Better Digestion—The Answers Were News to Us
You know you need fiber—but gastro MDs and nutritionists listed a few more gut-health best practices we're adopting immediately.
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12 days ago
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If your relationship with exercise is complicated, you’re not alone. The hardest part of exercising after a break can be simply starting again. Here's how to start.
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How to Start Exercising After a Break (of Any Length)
It can be hard to start exercising after a break. Discover strategies and tips to help you get started again no matter how long it has been.
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12 days ago
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While most arrhythmias are harmless, some may be a sign of a more serious heart condition or require treatment. Here's when you should seek care.
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When Should You Worry About Arrhythmia?
Learn when arrhythmias are harmless — and when they're not.
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13 days ago
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When it comes to treating cold symptoms, decongestants pose a threat to the heart that certain people should think twice about.
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Did You Know Cold Medications Can Affect the Heart?
Which active ingredients to be on the lookout for and who's most at risk.
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16 days ago
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Heart rate zones help categorize exercise intensity based on your age and fitness level and indicate what energy source your body is using for fuel. Learn more about the benefits of each zone:
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How Heart Rate Zones Can Help Maximize Your Workouts
Heart rate zones represent different levels of exercise intensity, ranging from 1 to 5, and can help ensure your workouts meet your goals.
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17 days ago
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It seems to be a universal truth that we're all tired all the time, but are you just sleepy or fatigued?
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Are You Tired or Are You Just Sleepy?
The difference between the two, as well as how to combat each.
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17 days ago
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Debra Roberts experienced migraines, fluid in her nose and ears, and short-term memory loss. After a brain sag was noticed on MRI, she began a treatment journey for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
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‘I Had Sparkle Back’: Woman Recovers Memory, Joy After Endovascular Repair of CSF Leak
Debra Roberts experienced migraines, fluid in her nose and ears, and short-term memory loss. After a brain sag was noticed on MRI, she began a treatment journey for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Kurt Yaeger, MD, an endovascular neurosurgeon at Houston Methodist, treated Debra with a minimally invasive endovascular procedure to embolize the source of the leak.
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18 days ago
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Do you have nasal congestion that won't go away? It might be time to consider how you're treating it.
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Stuffed Up? Some Nasal Decongestant Sprays Can Cause Congestion of Their Own
What to do if your nasal decongestant spray is causing rebound congestion that won't go away.
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18 days ago
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Many of us would be lying if we said we didn’t try a workout in the pursuit of a beautiful backside. Aesthetics aside, having strong glutes are crucial to our movement. Learn if your backside is weaker than you think (and what to do about it):
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Signs of Weak Glutes & How to Strengthen Them
Weak gluteal muscles, or glutes, can show up as unexpected pain in different parts of our body. Learn how to strengthen your glutes for better mobility.
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19 days ago
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Sneezing, watery eyes and coughing can cause havoc on your day — or your week or month if the cause is seasonal allergies. Here are four ways to manage your symptoms at home.
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4 Ways to Get Ahead of Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Sneezing, watery eyes and coughing can cause havoc on your day — your week or even month if the cause is seasonal allergies.
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19 days ago
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It’s estimated that 12-20% of women have iron deficiency anemia, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Learn the common causes of low iron and their potential symptoms — plus more on what treatment looks like here:
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What Causes Iron Deficiency & How to Know If You Have It
The signs of low iron, factors that lead to it and when iron pills are needed.
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20 days ago
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We know early detection for cancer is important. But can a blood test effectively detect colon cancer?
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Can a Blood Test Detect Colon Cancer?
A simple blood draw certainly sounds far easier to complete than a colonoscopy, the traditional method of screening for colorectal cancer, but is this as effective?
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20 days ago
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A power outage means that the perishable foods in your fridge and freezer are officially on the clock. How long is too long before your food is in trouble?
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Food Safety During a Power Outage: How Long Can Food Last in a Fridge & Freezer Without Power?
Food safety is no joke — but you knew that. So, when you lose power, how long is too long before the food in your refrigerator and freezer becomes unsafe?
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23 days ago
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Here's a checklist of five steps you should consider taking to prepare for a winter storm.
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Storm Prep Checklist: Have You Completed These 5 Steps?
No one likes to think about a disaster before it happens, but preparing for one is crucial for you and your family's safety. Here's how.
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24 days ago
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Dry eyes vs. dry eye syndrome: Dr. Pandit explains the difference and how to avoid triggering flare-ups in
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6 Dry Eye Syndrome Self-Care Tips That Soothe Itching and Irritation Fast
Plus see which drugstore drops eye doctors recommend.
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25 days ago
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Plaque buildup in your arteries can pose a serious risk to heart health. Is there a way to reverse it?
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Can You Reverse Coronary Artery Disease?
The type of heart disease must be addressed, but can the damage be undone?
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25 days ago
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There are five main types of gynecologic cancer, and it's important to recognize potential symptoms.
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Understanding the Different Types of Gynecologic Cancers
Understand the five main types of gynecologic cancers, their symptoms and why BEACH can be lifesaving.
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25 days ago
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If you've spent any time in the gym, chances are you've heard about creatine ― the most commonly used performance supplement among seasoned weightlifters. Learn about the benefits and safety of creatine:
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Creatine: How Does It Work, Is It Safe & When Should You Take It?
Required reading before dumping creatine into your bottle shaker.
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26 days ago
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Here's everything you need to know about atherosclerosis, so you can protect your heart for years to come.
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Atherosclerosis 101: Facts to Know About this Preventable, Treatable Disease
Atherosclerosis signs don’t appear until the disease gets worse. But it’s preventable and also very treatable. See how to spot it and reduce heart attack risk.
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26 days ago
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Some experts are calling this year’s flu season one of the worst on record, but Dr. Long tells The National Desk we won’t know the severity until the peak comes into focus in another month or so.
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Flu season shaping up to be among the worst in recent memory
Amid a severe flu season, doctors say the flu shot, even if it's not a perfect match for the dominant strain, is still the best protection.
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27 days ago
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Understanding why your doctor is recommending a statin is an important first step in protecting both your heart and brain health.
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Should I Be on Statins for High Cholesterol?
Understanding why you’re being recommended a statin is an important first step in protecting your heart health and brain health.
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Dr. Mas Takashima explains why you can only breathe through one nostril when you're sick in Men's Health.
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Doctors Explain Why You Can Only Breathe Through One Nostril When You're Sick
Plus, what actually works to relieve nasal congestion.
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30 days ago
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Foot and ankle injuries top the list for injuries in soccer. Here's how you can prevent them.
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Common Soccer Injuries & How to Prevent Them
Soccer's dynamic nature means injuries can happen. Here's how to reduce your risk.
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30 days ago
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Wrist pain can upend both work and play. Here's what causes it and what to do about it.
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When Should You Worry About Wrist Pain?
Most of us take our wrists and hands, and what they do, for granted until we experience pain. Discover when you should worry — and when you should seek care — for wrist pain.
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about 1 month ago
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As one of the most precious of your five senses, it's easy to see how important your vision is to you. Here are three tips for keeping up with your eye health and protecting your vision.
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Eye Health: 3 Tips for Protecting Your Vision
"See" here to find out how to keep up with your eye health.
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about 1 month ago
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Most Americans either meet or exceed daily protein recommendations. So, how much is too much? We asked a registered dietitian on how much protein you really need and the potential health risks that an excessive intake of protein may pose.
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How Much Protein is Too Much? A Dietitian Weighs In
When eaten in excess, protein has the potential to cause adverse health outcomes, including stomach issues, nutrient deficiencies and high cholesterol.
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about 1 month ago
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In this episode of On Health, we discuss the psychology of habits and get tips for sticking to our New Year's resolutions and other goals we set for ourselves.
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PODCAST: Tips for Sticking With Your New Year's Resolutions
We discuss the psychology of habits and get advice for actually keeping the goals we set for ourselves.
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The heart of the matter: Whether you've been referred to a cardiologist or you're simply curious about your risk factors, understanding the different types of cardiologists can help you feel more informed when seeking care.
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Different Types of Cardiologists & What They Do
Ever wonder what the various types of cardiologists do? We break down the type of cardiologist you might see for certain symptoms or heart conditions.
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Here are some simple steps to get you started with setting intentions for this fresh and sparkling New Year.
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How to Make Lasting Lifestyle Changes This New Year
This New Year, set intentions — not resolutions.
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Dealing with a sprained ankle is no easy feet. Here's everything you need to know.
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Ankle Sprains: Why You Should Take Them More Seriously
While most acute ankle sprains heal on their own with proper rest and recovery, 10 to 15 percent will develop chronic ankle instability.
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For the sober curious or those simply looking to cut back, this episode explores the wide world of mocktails and nonalcoholic drinks, and what mindful drinking actually looks like.
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Mindful Drinking: Cutting Back with Mocktails & NA Drinks
Americans are drinking far less alcohol than they have in the past, despite an uptick in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift in attitudes — almost 9 in 10 U.S. adults say alcohol use is “very” or “somewhat” harmful, according to a recent Gallup poll — follows research debunking the idea that drinking has any health benefit. The new trend: no- and low-alcohol drinks, known as the “NoLo” movement. NoLo, the fastest-growing part of the adult beverage market, is all about enjoying beverages and preserving their flavor without alcohol. NoLo drinks are becoming more popular among consumers, particularly millennials and Gen-Z, who want to reduce their alcohol intake, whether for health, social or personal reasons. For the sober curious or those simply looking to cut back, this episode explores the wide world of mocktails and NA drinks, and what mindful drinking actually looks like. Expert: Mag Ayyad, Registered Dietitian Interviewer: Kim Rivera Huston-Weber Notable topics covered: - The health benefits of drinking less - Are mocktails and other nonalcoholic drinks simply just our favorite drinks without the booze? - The ingredients to have on hand to make mocktails - What to know about nonalcoholic beers and wine – and do they actually contain no alcohol? - Alcohol-free doesn’t mean calorie-free, and why that’s an issue - Can you overdo it with nonalcoholic drinks? - The differences between celebratory mocktails and ones you could enjoy every day - Drinking mindfully: What should be your drink limit (including NA drinks)? - "I only drink on the weekends": Why you may want to reconsider that approach - How to meet yourself where you are with your drinking but still adapt your habits
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Of all the gynecologic cancers that affect women, cervical cancer is the most preventable. Here are eight facts women need to know.
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8 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Cervical Cancer
From what causes cervical cancer to the steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing it.
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We are not identical human beings, so a single number that could define how hard a person should train is problematic.
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shares why the heart rate zone training formula is flawed, especially for women in Women's Health.
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The Heart Rate Zone Formula Is Flawed, Especially For Women. Here's How To Rethink Your Training.
The zones your tracker shows you are only so accurate.
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about 1 month ago
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If you’ve ever Googled, “How to start working out” — these tips are for you. Check out these tips from a physical therapist on how to successfully get back into exercise and listen to our podcast for the complete list of tips:
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PODCAST: Getting Back Into Exercise
Starting to exercise can be hard. A physical therapist offers tips to help anyone start working out in this episode of the On Health podcast.
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We interviewed a dietitian about the risks of detox diets and what may actually help recover your body instead. Learn more:
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Is a Detox Diet What You Need After a Weekend Binge?
3 things to know before you try one.
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about 1 month ago
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A new year means a new chance to put your best foot forward and make some changes. Here are 7 tips to help you get started.
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7 Tips for Starting the New Year Off Right
While we can't have a 2020 do-over, find out what steps we can take to start the new year off with our healthiest foot forward.
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about 1 month ago
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Strength training is any kind of exercise that makes your muscles work against an outside weight or force. Of course, dumbbells and machines count — but so does the weight of your own body working against gravity. Try this 20-minute full-body workout:
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27 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do at Home or Anywhere
Use your own body weight to your advantage with a Houston Methodist athletic trainer's 27 workouts that don't require equipment or a gym.
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about 1 month ago
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