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Phlegmy Cough and Exercise: When Rest May Be the Better Choice
A persistent or phlegmy cough is a reason to pause workouts. Learn what the “neck check” can and can’t tell you, and how to return gradually.
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Creatine and DHT: What the Evidence Says About Hair Loss
One small study found higher DHT after creatine loading, but a link to hair loss remains unproven. Here’s what that means for supplement users.
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Vibration Plates: What the Research Says About Strength, Recovery and Fat Loss
Vibration plates may support exercise, but evidence is limited and they aren’t a stand-alone route to strength gains or fat loss.
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Thai Massage: What to Expect, Possible Benefits and Safety
Thai massage combines assisted stretches and pressure in a clothed, mat-based session. Learn what the experience involves and how to discuss comfort and health...
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Neck Exercises May Build Muscle, but Won’t Remove Loose Skin
Neck and facial exercises may strengthen underlying muscles, but evidence that they tighten loose skin is lacking. Learn what causes it and what options exist.
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Yoga and Weight Management: What the Evidence Says and How to Begin
Yoga may support fitness, mindfulness and weight management, though results vary. Research is limited, and yoga works best as part of broader healthy habits.
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Calorie Restriction and Metabolic Adaptation: What a Weight Loss Plateau Can Mean
Severe restriction can lower energy use and increase hunger, but a plateau alone can’t confirm metabolic adaptation. Here’s what evidence suggests.
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Neck Discomfort and Device Use: What Exercises May Help
Research hasn’t established that device use causes neck pain. Gentle movement and changes to screen habits may help manage discomfort.
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Vegetarian Muscle Building: Protein, Meal Timing and Supplement Considerations
A vegetarian diet can support muscle growth with adequate protein and calories. Learn about food choices, meal spacing and nutrients to discuss with a clinician...
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Rucking Adds Resistance to Walking, but Start With a Manageable Load
Walking with a weighted backpack may build endurance and strength, though benefits depend on the load, pace and consistency.
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Side Stitch While Running: Possible Causes, Relief and When to Seek Care
Side stitches affect many runners, but their cause remains uncertain. Learn what may ease the pain and which symptoms merit medical attention.
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Noom Weight: What Its Psychology-Based Program Offers and What the Results Show
Noom combines food tracking, lessons and coaching. Its reported results and customer story are encouraging, but the supplied article gives limited evidence to j...
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GLP-1 Medicines for Weight Management: Benefits, Risks and What to Discuss
GLP-1 medicines may support weight management, but side effects and possible changes in muscle and bone health matter.
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Yonatan Katz Wins Salt Lake City Bouldering Final With a Decisive Top
Katz took gold after topping the final boulder, while Erin McNeice secured the season title despite finishing second in the women’s final.
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Holiday Meals: Five Ways to Enjoy the Food Without Overeating
Regular meals, thoughtful portions and a slower pace can help make holiday gatherings more comfortable and enjoyable.
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Five Nutrition Trends From FNCE: GLP-1 Support, Healthy Aging and More
Dietitians at FNCE highlighted personalized nutrition, nutrient focused snacks and healthy aging, while cautioning against relying on trends or supplements alon...
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Metabolic Syndrome: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Metabolic syndrome combines several health risks. Routine checks can identify them, and lifestyle changes and targeted care may improve them.
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Heart-Healthy Eating Patterns Linked to Better Outcomes for Cancer Survivors
A UK Biobank study linked several healthy eating patterns with fewer heart conditions among cancer survivors, though it can’t show that diet caused the differen...
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Atrial Fibrillation and Other Rhythm Disorders: What 10 Public Figures Have Shared
Accounts from 10 public figures show how rhythm disorders can differ, from occasional symptoms to care involving procedures or medication.
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Menopause and ADHD: Why Symptoms May Shift and What Can Help
Hormonal changes may intensify focus and memory challenges for some women with ADHD, while practical supports and clinical care can help.