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Algae calcium for stronger bones
For years, we were told the key to strong bones was taking 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily. When studies showed that didn’t improve bone health, the updated advice was to take more. Unfortunately, studies now show that not only does taking 1,500 milligrams of calcium each day still not ensure strong bones, but it could also lead to an...
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The patients at Dr. Danielle Shaper’s Finesse Footcare are stepping into wellness with healthy, happy feet
In the five years since she founded Finesse Footcare, Dr. Danielle Shaper has made a name for her practice by introducing leading-edge treatments that help patients take a conservative path of minimally invasive care. “When I discover new technology about to hit the market, usually through my manufacturer reps, first I do the research to see...
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Build strength and bone density
As a post-menopausal woman with a family history of osteoporosis, when Laurel Babcock turned 60, she began looking for a plan to amend the writing on her wall. “My primary care physician, Dr. Joan McDonough, suggested strength training as a viable means of proactively preventing bone density loss,” recalls Laurel. “She told me about the...
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WellFit Rehabilitation & Aquatics has introduced its new WellFit Weight Loss program, which is helping patients achieve dramatic weight loss with help from semaglutide
Fueled by a 30-year career in the medical field, when physical therapist Jonathan Schauss, MBA, PT, CSCS, researched the weight-loss results people were seeing with the FDA-approved medication semaglutide last year, he knew he wanted to add it to his rehab and PT clinic in Westlake. “A patient we treat here was morbidly obese and lost more...
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Time for a nutrition makeover
Life is hectic. Most families are juggling work and after-school activities, so grab-and-go foods and takeout become daily routine. We get it, but there is a better way. Do you wish your family would cut out the junk and eat more veggies? You got this. Here are some steps for a successful mealtime makeover. Clean OutGive your refrigerator and...
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