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Which is better: Cardio or strength training?

You probably already know the answer: Both. Cardiovascular, or aerobic, training alone is great for weight loss. You burn more calories and experience more weight loss over a shorter duration of…

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How to avoid sports-related ankle injuries

Ankle sprains and rolls are some of the most common injuries seen in athletic competition, especially basketball. Sprains occur when ligaments are stretched or torn from a forceful rolling of…

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Ankle injury? Here’s what to do

So you sprained your ankle. Now what? Depending on the severity of the sprain, the healing process is typically two to eight weeks, but rehabilitation and strengthening exercises should continue…

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ACL tears are on the rise in girls

Last week the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article reporting that ACL tears are on the rise in children and teens, specifically in young female athletes. The study states…

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Daniel Plan book offers a holistic path to wellness

While it may sound like the name of the latest diet craze, it’s anything but. The Daniel Plan offers a holistic approach to healthy living. Originating at Saddleback Church in…

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Bob Harper’s illness shows genetics’ role in heart attack risk

Personal trainer and host of the popular television show “Biggest Loser” Bob Harper made the news recently not for helping someone shed hundreds of pounds but for suffering a heart…

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How to avoid common wrestling injuries

Wrestling is a sport offered to both males and females of all ages and levels, including Olympic competition. While the rules of the sport — such as dividing up competitors…

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Cancer, News

What millennials, Gen Xers need to know about colon cancer report

Listen up. If you’re in your late 20s, early 30s or even in your fabulous 40s, you’ll want to know what a major new study in a leading medical journal…

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Heart patient finds support close to her heart

During the 39 years Cheryl Reid-Douglas has worked as a unit secretary in the Norton Audubon Hospital emergency department, she has seen it all: heart attacks, appendicitis, broken bones and…

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Cancer, News, Womens Health

No woman should die of cervical cancer

A new study suggests the risk of dying from cervical cancer for some women could be much higher than what many experts had previously thought. In reviewing data from various…

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Heart, Heart Attack, News

How to tell the difference between heartburn and heart attack

This article is part of a series on the signs and symptoms of heart attack in women. Several Norton Heart Care providers have come together to raise awareness and provide…

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‘Not my child’: The reality of drug addiction

I was the only kid in third grade without a sibling. My daily nagging must have worked because that year my parents finally revealed that I was getting a baby…

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