Once upon a time… …there was a press release with the title “Does Cranberry Juice Treat a UTI? Not the kind you buy at grocery stores, at least” created by Texas A&M. The press release writer found a medical journal article on cranberry juice capsules reducing the number of urinary tract infections in women at risk for UTI. She then...
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Deciphering online health content is a challenge for many who search on the Internet. This infographic provides some basic information from two sources: The University of California, San Francisco Website and the Medical Library Association Website. Both are excellent resources to turn to if you have a question about online content. Online Health...
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The sun is shining and there’s a cool breeze from the south. At the 16th mile mark two townships meet and a 200 year old bright white church sits at the juncture. Here the old stone walls make a perfect place to sit and watch the event unfold on the street. Vendors sell flags and noisemakers, loaded down pizza delivery men search for the...
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Do you like what you see in the mirror? Do you think “I am too fat?” or worry that “I can’t fit into my skinny jeans?” Many people do not have a positive body image. Research has focused on mass media images of the “perfect” thin body as part of the problem. In a longitudinal experiment, college women were...
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If you have symptoms of diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating and/or cramping, you may want to try a different diet. That’s where the Low FODMAP diet comes in. The Low FODMAP Diet If you are wondering what FODMAP is, you aren’t alone. FODMAP is an acronym for Fermentable Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols. Let’s dive into these long...
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