Leaves are changing, and sweater weather is coming. Cooler weather offers new options on how to enjoy the great outdoors. Regular exercise is one of the foundations of a healthy lifestyle. It helps control body weight and protects against a variety of diseases. Exercise also helps…
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Disclaimer: Before you start any new exercise routine, talk to your doctor to make sure it’s safe. Have you ever watched a cat stretch? This graceful creature arches its back, calm and casual. Then it extends its paws far in front of its body, reaching…
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Humans are social creatures. We need social relationships and communities to grow, to thrive and to stay physically and emotionally healthy.1 Even the most introverted people need interaction with others from time to time. Social isolation and loneliness can result in psychological and physical disintegration….
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Remember when you were a child and spent hours outside playing with your friends? The games were simple–hide-and-seek, jump-rope, hopscotch, keep away, tag and more. You were so engaged and having so much fun that your name may have been called several times when it was…
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There are enormous benefits to staying physically active. It helps improve your brain health, manage weight and makes your body stronger. There are few lifestyle choices that can affect you more positively than moderate physical activity.1 Warmer weather means it’s enjoyable to spend time outside….
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Inflammation is an important part of your body’s natural healing process. It’s your immune system sending out cells to fight bacteria, infections or heal injuries.1 Chronic inflammation is completely different. It can be caused by an autoimmune disorder, an untreated injury or infection, or even…
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Before you start any new exercise routine, talk to your doctor to make sure it’s safe. Checkers or chess are games of skill, discipline and mental mastery. When you play, your mind analyzes where to move each piece. You find tactics to be patient, make…
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This piece was written by Vidya Raman-Tangella, Chief Medical Officer at Teladoc Health, and originally published on LinkedIn. Last month, we shared exciting news about the expansion of provider-based care within our Chronic Condition Management programs. With these updates, we’ve increased our ability to optimize medications, including glucagon-like…