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The Ignored Epidemic

I went to my primary care doctor for my annual checkup recently. I got a full physical, which included an EKG for my heart, breast exam, and a full blood workup. I had to wait for my blood test results. And I have to say, I was a bit nervous about a particular blood test result. But it’s probably not the one you think it is.

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Determinants of Health

If you follow fitness instructors on social media, you hear a common refrain: Being healthy is a lifestyle, not a trend. In many ways, that is true. Multiple studies prove that dieting does not lead to long-term weight loss. But in some ways, that statement is completely incorrect. Sometimes being healthy has nothing to do with how many servings of fruits and vegetables you consume daily. 

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