Published April 18, 2016

Are you one of the millions of Americans who take a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) every day for heartburn or reflux? If so, I’ll bet you a nickel that your doctor never warned you about all the side effects you might be exposing yourself to. A recent article says they can put your bones at risk. 

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Published April 15, 2016

If your doctor says you have prediabetes, you want to make sure you do everything you can to slow its progression so you don’t end up developing full-blown type-2 diabetes. You’ve probably heard plenty of general advice about losing weight, exercising, and eating a healthful diet. Those are all important steps to take, but you may be wondering if there’s more you can do. There definitely is – but it depends on what type of prediabetes you have. 

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Published April 13, 2016

You probably know by now that not getting enough sleep can make it harder for you to lose weight. And you may know that getting sufficient sleep is essential to optimal health. But did you know that losing weight can actually help you sleep better? Turns out, it can – as long as you follow the right diet plan to take off the pounds.

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