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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

    why is it bad to leep after eating
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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

    holiday cookies
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays to Help Fight Cancer

    December 9, 2014

    The holidays are a time when many eat too much unhealthy food. For cancer patients, it is important to maintain a healthy diet to help 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

    avoiding weight gain holidays help fight cancer
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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

    types thyroid disorders

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