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I'm A Doctor Who Almost Died Because My Own Doctors Refused To Do This 1 Basic Thing
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (1466+ words) The author at a baptism in September 2017. "I'm happy and healthy here," he writes. My day had started early that Friday. My wife, Joanne, and I arrived at 7 a.m. for my 10-year follow up colonoscopy with Dr. Smith. Although I had…...
7-Day No-Sugar High-Protein Meal Plan for Weight Loss, Created by a Dietitian
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (770+ words) This 7-day plan is set at 1,500 calories, with modifications for 1,800 and 2,000 calories. Each day provides at least 80 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber to support healthy weight loss and satiety. This plan prioritizes a variety of high-protein foods, while…...
Experts Say This Fitness Modality Has a Ton of Sneaky Benefits—And You Can Do It Anywhere
18+ hour, 7+ min ago (1188+ words) Sitting in a chair has gotten a (well-deserved) bad rap in recent years. But if you're stuck in your seat for 8 hours a day, there are still ways to stay active'and one excellent option is through chair yoga. Plus, it's…...
I'm a personal trainer — when I notice mature clients struggle with balance, this is the one move I give them to fix it
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (894+ words) Not everyone reaches a certain age and struggles with balance. Still, I've noticed a common theme among mature clients during workouts or mobility routines: the wobbles. And this is the exercise I always prescribe (injuries permitting). Maintaining or building balance…...
A 58-year-old whose job requires hours of sitting lost 75 pounds in 12 months with these simple changes
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1501+ words) A man gained 50 pounds after he quit the army and started driving " and sitting " for a living. A fitness and nutrition program designed to reverse diabetes has helped him lose 75 pounds. He still sits for long hours, but packs his…...
What Drinking Too Much Coffee Does to Your Body—And How to Recover, According to RDs
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (358+ words) Gary Yeowell / Getty Images Drinking too much coffee can overstimulate your nervous system, leading to jitters, anxiety, digestive upset, a racing heart, and sleep trouble'especially above about 400 mg of caffeine per day. If you overdo it, stop caffeine, hydrate well,…...
Woman Says Doctor Dismissed Her Concerns After '9 Minutes.' She Still Followed Her Instincts, and Then Her Life Changed Forever
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (646+ words) After a woman said a doctor dismissed initial concerns about her health, she received a life-changing diagnosis Jillian, a schoolteacher, said she was sent home after only nine minutes with the medical professional Now, she advises others, "You need to…...
Doctors And Nurses, Tell Us The Facts Everyone Really Should Know About Their Bodies, But Most Don't
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (215+ words) Yahoo Health is your trusted guide for women's and men's health, fitness memberships and equipment, nutritional food and supplements, healthy aging, restful sleep, and personal well being. Oftentimes, when it comes to taking care of our health, I think many…...
Subzero wind chills raise risk of hypothermia and frostbite
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (421+ words) Area residents need to be prepared for dangerously low temperatures before, during and after the major snowstorm that will hit the area Saturday into Sunday, Jan. 24 to 25, 2026. The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for both Washington…...
Skip the sit-ups! Trainers swear by the hollow body hold instead
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (1669+ words) Traditional sit-ups force your lower back to bend forward repeatedly against resistance. This isn't helpful if your back already feels tight or uncomfortable, or if you spend most of your workday seated. The hip flexors attach directly to your lumbar…...