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Is it Bad to Sleep After a Meal?

November 25, 2015

What happens to your body when you fall asleep immediately following a meal? Find out if it's unhealthy and discover foods you can eat before bed. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: eating, sleep, weight gain
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How to Detox Your Body from Extra Holiday Sugar

January 25, 2015

After consuming too much sugar, follow three easy tips to detox your body and get back on track. Find a list of alternative foods to regulate your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Christmas, detox, food, holiday eating, overeating, restless sleep, sugar, sugar craving, weight gain
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Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays: Tips to Help Fight Cancer

December 9, 2014

The holidays tend to make us overeat and skip our workouts. But cancer patients need to eat right and exercise to fight their disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cancer, Christmas, holidays, mushrooms, Nutrition, nutritional services, pumpkin pie, small plate, UPMC CancerCenter, weight gain
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What Are the Types of Thyroid Disorders?

August 30, 2014

Around 27 million people in the U.S. are affected by thyroid disorders. Learn what the thyroid does and discover symptoms and causes of thyroid disorders. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: constipation, ct scan, depression, endocrinologist, fatigue, Hashimoto's disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, joint pain, Multidisciplinary Thyroid Center, thyroid and common disorders, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules, tiredness, ultrasound, weight gain

Is it Bad to Sleep After a Meal?

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