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Head to Toe

Mid-Week News Roundup: Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

Decisions, decisions. I couldn’t decide which of several news stories was most important today, so I decided to give a snapshot of what’s happening in women’s health as we speak. Osteoporosis and Early Menopause I often harp on how important … Continue reading








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8 Tips to Jump Start a Healthy 2012

Hello 2012! I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, but I have set some health goals. Looking back over my columns from the past year, I’ve pulled together some of the most effective and simple ways every professional … Continue reading








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Staying Sane

How Dr. Andrew Weil Got a Grip on Depression

Whenever I hear the name Dr. Andrew Weil, my ears perk up. There are few people I respect as much as Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the integrative medicine program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, and Professor … Continue reading








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Healthy Bones, Healthy Body

The other day I found out I should have a baseline bone density test. If you’re premenopausal or postmenopausal, you probably should have one, too. Most often your gynecologist or internist will refer you for a bone density test when … Continue reading








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New Guidelines Call for Higher Levels of Vitamin D

For those of us who don’t exactly live in the sunshine state, keeping our vitamin D levels in check is a concern. That’s why every Professional Hypochondriac should note the new guidelines for the intake of vitamin D recently released … Continue reading








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