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How Your Diet Affects Your Gut Health

Aisha Patel | Aug 11, 2025
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Your gut health impacts everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity, mood and inflammation. While some foods nourish and protect your gut microbiome, others can disrupt it, causing discomfort, bloating and long-term imbalance....

Your gut health impacts everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity, mood and inflammation. While some foods nourish and protect your gut microbiome, others can disrupt it, causing discomfort, bloating and long-term imbalance. Here’s a breakdown of both the best and worst foods...

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Managing Heart Issues with Diabetes

Olivia Reed | Jun 11, 2025
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Living with diabetes means more than just managing your blood sugar; it also means taking care of your heart. People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease than those without it. The...

Living with diabetes means more than just managing your blood sugar; it also means taking care of your heart. People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease than those without it. The good news is that there are practical ways to reduce...

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Understanding Late-Onset Pompe Disease

Michael Lawson | Jun 10, 2025
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Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD), also known as acid alpha-glucosidase deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects adults. It's caused by a deficiency in the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), leading to a buildup...

Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD), also known as acid alpha-glucosidase deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects adults. It's caused by a deficiency in the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), leading to a buildup of glycogen in muscles, particularly in the limbs, respiratory system...

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Everything You Need to Know About Immune Thrombocytopenia

Caitlin Iles | Apr 21, 2024
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Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), which was formerly known as Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, is a rare blood disease that impacts roughly 9.5 people out of every 100,000 in the United States. There is both an acute and chronic form of this...

Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), which was formerly known as Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, is a rare blood disease that impacts roughly 9.5 people out of every 100,000 in the United States. There is both an acute and chronic form of this condition, with acute ITP being more common in children under 10 and the chronic condition more common in adults over 60. Over the years there...

is falling asleep after eating a sign of diabetes

Can Falling Asleep After Eating Be a Sign of Diabetes?

Caitlin Iles | Feb 12, 2024
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, with rates climbing steadily every year. Left unchecked, it can have devastating long-term health effects. Fortunately, there are diet and lifestyle interventions that can...

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, with rates climbing steadily every year. Left unchecked, it can have devastating long-term health effects. Fortunately, there are diet and lifestyle interventions that can help keep your blood sugar stable and possibly prevent the progression of this disease. If you find yourself wondering, “Is falling asleep after eating a...

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Diet Considerations Post-Heart Attack or Stent

MaryAnn DePietro | Feb 5, 2024
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A heart attack involves decreased blood flow to the heart. It can occur due to clogged arteries and coronary artery disease. In some cases, someone may need an angioplasty and/or stent to keep the arteries open. After either a...

A heart attack involves decreased blood flow to the heart. It can occur due to clogged arteries and coronary artery disease. In some cases, someone may need an angioplasty and/or stent to keep the arteries open. After either a heart attack or a stent, it is helpful to make any needed lifestyle changes to stay healthy and reduce the risk of further heart problems....

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8 Unusual Menopause Symptoms

Shaina McQuilkie | Feb 3, 2024
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Menopause is a natural process that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, when your ovaries stop producing eggs and your hormone levels drop. While you’re likely familiar with common symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, night...

Menopause is a natural process that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, when your ovaries stop producing eggs and your hormone levels drop. While you’re likely familiar with common symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and mood swings, you might not be familiar with some of the unusual symptoms of menopause. This condition causes your lips, tongue,...