Yellow Dog Productions//Getty Images We’ve all heard it before: All adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night. But really, six hours of sleep is just short of seven so really, how bad is that? According to Peter Polos, M.D., an associate professor of sleep medicine at Hackensack JFK Medical Center in New …
katleho Seisa//Getty Images If walking is so good for you, then why does it make your fingers swollen sometimes? And what about after a nice, large meal? According to Rami Hashish, Ph.D., DPT, a body performance and injury expert and an adjunct clinical faculty member at the University of Southern California’s division of biokinesiology and …
Written by Michele Jordan For many people, gazing out of a window is a pleasant thing. The birds, trees, and sky can all bring a smile. But for Melissa Lewis, 47, of Prescott, AZ, it had a different effect. “When I lived in Minnesota, I remember looking outside and saying to myself, ‘Oh no. No sun today? …
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By Melodie Narain-Blackwell, as told to Michele Jordan I am an educated woman of color with good insurance from a good family who ate healthy food. But it still took more than 30 years for me to be diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. A lot of times, people think a late diagnosis happens for someone without …
By Kevin Ashby, MD, as told to Michele Jordan I became a doctor because I knew it would be intellectually stimulating and I wanted to help people. I truly believe in treating my patients like family. As a board-certified gastroenterologist, I treat people who have a variety of digestive issues – some mild and others …
By Kimberly Weaver, MD, as told to Stephanie Watson I’m fortunate to work as a gastroenterologist at a time when we have many excellent options for treating Crohn’s disease, including new biologic and small-molecule drugs. The number of new treatments that researchers are studying in clinical trials makes me even more hopeful about the outlook …
Dec. 22, 2022 – Falling asleep later and waking up later this time of year? It could be you need to reset your sleep/wake clock. Going outside to get more daylight exposure – especially during the morning – might help, new evidence suggests. Yes, the use of electric lights and screens in the evening can …
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Courtesy of Retailer THE HOLIDAYS are here, so make sure you know what you’re getting for the dad in your life. To show how much you appreciate him, we’re encouraging you to think outside the box with a unique gift for him that he’ll never expect. You can also go for a more practical gift—you …
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GETTING MARRIED is one of the happiest days of anyone’s life. It often takes months of preparation, careful budgeting, and coordinated efforts from vendors and guests. The pictures taken on your wedding day will last forever, and your kids will treasure them long after you’re gone, which is why it’s important to look and feel …
Courtesy of Retailer AS THE MARVEL universe expands, finding a top-notch gift for your favorite fan is easier than ever thanks to the plethora of characters, inside references, and recent releases out there. And what’s a better gift than some well-made, kick-A merch? For your holiday shopping this year, consider gifting your brother a pair …
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