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Shop Smarter at the Grocery 0
You’ve heard the old excuse before: Healthy eating is expensive. I can confidently call my food choices healthy—at least most of the time—but I’m also a cheapskate at heart. Luckily, I manage to eat healthy on a budget, thanks to…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Diet and Nutrition Tips and Suggestions
Medical Vacations: Traveling for Surgery 0
When Godfrey Davies learned he needed surgery to remove polyps blocking his nasal airways, the self-described bargain shopper set out on a mission to find an affordable surgeon. He quickly learned a good deal is hard to find. “The total…- Professional Medical
- Tags: News
Which is better: Getting Your Nutrients from Pills or Food? 0
To take the multivitamin or to not take the multivitamin: That is the question researchers are still trying to answer. New research on vitamins has offered conclusions that weren’t crystal clear. But researchers generally recommend getting vitamins from foods, not…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Diet and Nutrition
Skin and Aging 0
It seems a paradox: The top layer of skin is replaced about once a month, so why does skin age? Part of the aging process is genetic. Just as your genetic makeup determines your eye color and whether your hair…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Skin Care
Tar Heel Barbecue 0
For any of you with roots and/or family on the East Coast, you may know that North Carolina BBQ is one of the best regional meals you can find. Slow cooked pork with a light, spicy, vinegary sauce stands alone…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Recipes
Surprising Triggers of Heartburn 0
Heartburn is as American as apple pie; more than 60 million people experience it at least once a month. For those with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, heartburn can be a constant companion. Some heartburn triggers are obvious: chili dogs,…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Aging & Wellness Diet and Nutrition
