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Jamie Leskowitz, MS, RD shares her expert approach to enjoying the feast, using healthy ingredients for flavorful dishes.
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Holiday gatherings can be tricky if you have diabetes. Columbia expert Jacqueline Lonier, MD, offers tips for managing the copious amounts of food (and stress) this season.
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If you dread “airplane ear” when you fly, you're not alone. Columbia's Dr. Ana Kim offers plenty of tips both adults and children can try to ease the discomfort.
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A recent study suggests breast cancer appears to be on the rise for people under 50 years old. Columbia breast cancer expert Julia McGuinness, MD, offers strategies to help reduce your risk.
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- February 9, 2024
Winter is always a hard time to plan outdoor activities, which translates to more screen time activities for kids. Our expert offers tips to get kids off screens and into more engaging activities.
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- February 5, 2024
Air fresheners might smell nice, but do they have any impact on air quality or our health? Our expert explains how air fresheners work and gives some tips for natural alternatives.
- February 1, 2024
We sit now more than previous generations, leaned over computers for hours on end, and it weighs on our health. The good news is that there is a solution: walking. Our expert Keith Diaz, MD, explains.
- February 1, 2024
Welcoming a new baby should be an exciting time. But for some women, a deadly and often silent condition poses a serious threat: Postpartum preeclampsia. Dr. Sonia Tolani explains the risks.
- January 24, 2024
40 percent of girls and young women don’t get enough iron. A Columbia explains why iron deficiency is such a big problem for girls and offers tips on how to fight it.
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- January 3, 2024
Which doctors' appointments do you have to make this year? Our experts provide a checklist of the doctors you should see to stay health in 2024.
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- December 18, 2023
You’re healthy and have never experienced a major medical issue. So can you skip your annual physical exam? Think again. Our expert says there are things that doctors can detect that you can't.
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- December 12, 2023
Recent studies suggest that quality sleep may help women lose or control their weight. Columbia's Dr. Brooke Aggrawal the role sleep plays in regulating the body, including regulating metabolism.
- December 11, 2023
There are endless reasons to start going to the gym, but are you physically ready? Our Columbia expert says there are a few things you should do first.
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- December 8, 2023
Kicking off 2024 with “Dry January,” “Veganary,” or another challenge? Columbia experts break down the various challenges and offers tips on how to succeed.
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