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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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- December 4, 2023
Are You Ever Too Old to Make a New Year's Resolution? A Columbia expert says that New Year's resolutions can actually help improve mental health, especially for older adults.
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- November 28, 2023
Columbia Psychiatrist Kelli Harding, MD, MPH, explains the many benefits of generosity and how even a small gift or gesture can have an outsized impact.
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- November 27, 2023
Hospitals often see a spike in patients with heart attacks and cardiac emergencies during the holidays. A Columbia expert offers tips to prepare for—and possibly, prevent—heart-related emergencies.
- November 22, 2023
It is supposed to be a time full of joy and celebration, but the winter holidays can cause stress, anxiety, and depression. Columbia's Arthi Reddy, MD offers tips to de-stress.
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- November 8, 2023
Leftovers go hand-in-hand with Thanksgiving, but they need to be stored and eaten safely. A Columbia microbiologist explains how you can safely enjoy the extra turkey and sides.
- October 26, 2023
What's the best exercise to fight hypertension, also known as high blood pressure? According to a recent study: bridges, planks, squats, and other isometric exercises. A Columbia expert explains.
- October 20, 2023
Food can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, parasites, poison, and viruses. Columbia's Tiffany Sanchez, PhD, answers common questions about food contamination and how to stay safe.
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- October 19, 2023
Nobody wants to get shingles, but unfortunately, many are at risk. We sat down with Columbia expert Priscilla Agyemang, MD, to learn more about shingles and how you can protect yourself.
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- September 22, 2023
Sometimes a diagnosis can feel like a label. This is particularly true when it comes to rare or chronic conditions. Two Columbia experts spoke to us about the good and bad of diagnostic labels.
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- September 13, 2023
Migraines aren't just headaches; they're powerhouses of pain that affect millions of people. We sat down with Columbia's Meital Ben-Dov, MD, a migraine expert, for tips on treatment and prevention.
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