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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Two new breakthroughs, one at Columbia, the other at Harvard, have been announced in Alzheimer’s research. Will this new information save us from the huge costs of Alzheimer’s? Not for a lot longer than we need. And we can’t wait.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Sleep and Rest, Diabetes
Much of the blame for our increasing diabetes numbers is placed on our national obesity epidemic. But many of the “causes” of Type II diabetes are not clear cut. Here’s one you may not be aware of: sleeping less.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Diet & Nutrition
Food changes gene expression—directly. Eat a bowl of rice and you can turn off genes controlling cholesterol synthesis. Other foods affect us in different and surprising ways. You’ve been eating genetic information—probably all your life.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Pulmonary Health
Are you always resting because you’re short of breath? Do you find that you have trouble with simple, daily activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries or gardening? If this sounds like you, your lungs could be trying to tell you something.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Sleep and Rest
Many people don’t have prolonged insomnia—just periods where they sleep badly, for one night or a few. They often feel lousy the next day—and worry that insomnia might get worse. So here’s a few techniques to help overcome a bad night’s sleep.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Arthritis, Exercise & Fitness
Struggling with arthritis? Exercise can ease pain, strengthen joints, and enhance flexibility. Learn the best low-impact workouts to reduce stiffness and improve mobility, helping you stay active and pain-free.
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Lisa Byrne
Found in: Exercise & Fitness
A pair of premium resistance bands can work better than a traditional, linear, (boring) fitness program. But there’s one huge limiting factor in how they’re typically used, and you may be missing a huge movement opportunity.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Sleep and Rest
Why sleep? There are a number of reasons, starting with avoiding death (sleep-deprived animals and die quickly). Weight control, preventing disease and depression...all good reasons. But sleep does something even more: it makes you look better.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Chronic Illness
Chronic fatigue syndrome wrecks people’s lives—physicially, socially, and economically. Looking normal yet being unable to think or work causes enormous hardship, compounded by many doctors who think the illness does not really exist.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Diet & Nutrition
Vitamin. The word itself conjures up healthiness, something vital for life. Without them we can’t live. But can we have too much of them? Yes. Just like we can have too much food.
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