Weight Loss Woes

Weight Loss Woes

Losing weight is an admirable task.  It means you want to get in better shape and to improve your health.  But weight loss isn’t always easy and once you’ve lost weight, maintaining that loss can be even harder.

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Would you know if you had appendicitis

Would you know if you had appendicitis

Very few of us ever give our appendix much thought.  Hidden away deep inside and attached to the cecum (the first part of the colon), this 3 ½ -inch closed-ended, narrow, worm-like tube doesn’t even appear to have a purpose.

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Hype or Hope For Arthritis

Hype or Hope For Arthritis

Suffering with the debilitating pain of osteoarthritis (OA) is no fun.  It is the most common form of arthritis that leads to the breakdown of cartilage, a rubbery material covering and cushioning the ends of bones reducing friction and acting as a “shock absorber.”

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