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Why Are So Many DVT’s Missed After Surgery?

DVT RISK FACTORS, DVT SYMPTOMS, DVT TREATMENTS

Why Are So Many DVT’s Missed After Surgery?

It is alarming just how many DVTs (blood clots) are missed in a patient following surgery. But why does this happen?

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The One Exercise that’ll Empower Depressed Obese Women

BODY IMAGE & POSITIVITY, MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEADLIFT

The One Exercise that’ll Empower Depressed Obese Women

Stop worrying about bikinis if you’re obese and depressed. Instead, boost your spirits by doing just one exercise — one that’s safe for your joints.

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Can MRI Be Used for Chronic Subdural Hematoma Follow-up?

BRAIN HEALTH, CHRONIC SUBDURAL HEMATOMA

Can MRI Be Used for Chronic Subdural Hematoma Follow-up?

The MRI is safer than the CT scan (no radiation), so why isn’t this routinely used to follow up on a chronic subdural hematoma?

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Can a Surgeon’s Mistake Cause a Failed Knee Replacement?

KNEE PAIN, KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

Can a Surgeon’s Mistake Cause a Failed Knee Replacement?

How often or likely is a loosened knee replacement the result of an error by the surgeon?

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Is It Okay to Eat a Lot of Junk Food if You’re on a Statin?

NUTRITION, OBESITY AND HEALTH

Is It Okay to Eat a Lot of Junk Food if You’re on a Statin?

Are you now on a statin drug and wonder if it’s okay to indulge in a lot of your favorite junk foods? Will a statin undo the harm of all that sugar and fat?

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Why Protein at Every Meal Is Necessary for Muscle Growth

MUSCLE BUILDING

Why Protein at Every Meal Is Necessary for Muscle Growth

If you want to build muscle, it’s not just the total daily protein intake that matters, but how it’s distributed throughout the day.

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How to Overcome Feeling Old and Weak and Rid Body Aches

FALL PREVENTION, SENIOR EXERCISE

How to Overcome Feeling Old and Weak and Rid Body Aches

Feeling old, tired and weak lately? Does your body ache and feel depressed? Here are solutions, even if you’re over 60.

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Women Who Sleep Poorly and the Risk for Heart Attack

HEART ATTACK RISK FACTORS, HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS

Women Who Sleep Poorly and the Risk for Heart Attack

If you’re a woman who struggles with poor sleep or insomnia, this may mean you’re at high risk for a heart attack.

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One Great Exercise for Fall Prevention You Can Do Anywhere

FALL PREVENTION, FAT LOSS

One Great Exercise for Fall Prevention You Can Do Anywhere

If you’re older and worried about taking a bad fall, there’s just one exercise for fall prevention you can do anywhere, says Barbara Bergin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at and co-founder of Texas Orthopedics, Sports & Rehabilitation Associates. (more…)

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Really Hungry All the Time but Normal Test Results?

DIABETES, INSULIN RESISTANCE, PREDIABETES

Really Hungry All the Time but Normal Test Results?

Are you raging hungry all the time even if you don’t exercise much, yet your doctor can’t figure out why? And all your tests are normal!

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