Cracking the post wedding weight trap and gym myths
A study cited in October Fitness finds married women gain about nine pounds in five years vs singles. Experts say novelty during dating boosts dopamine and activity, while couples can bond through joint fitness. Page offers safer alternatives to machine basics like seated shoulder presses using medicine ball throws and squats to cut injury risk.
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Caroline Tiger
Fitness
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Tiger
Jennifer Cohen
Stephen Perrine
Sean Fleckinger
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Health Care: Patients Should Question Doctors’ Mistakes
Health columnists Joe and Teresa Graedon warn that doctors err often and urge patients to be vigilant. They advise asking nurses, pharmacists, or doctors to verify drug names and doses and to feel empowered to say no when unsure.
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Palliative Care Emerges as New Medical Field
A growing specialty aims to ease symptoms and boost quality of life for chronically ill patients. Early studies show palliative care extends life modestly and may cut health costs, with teams addressing pain, emotional and spiritual needs alongside medical treatment.
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Melissa Healy
Los Angeles Times
OS Angeles
Center
National
Linn
Johnson County
Diane E. Meier
Meier
New England Journal of Medicine
Jennifer S. Temel
Massachusetts General Hospital
The
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Sciatica and vasculitis patient seeks recovery guidance
Reader describes prolonged sciatic pain and earlier vasculitis with red leg blotches, asks if vasculitis delays recovery. Dr Donohue notes common sciatica course, MRI/CT if needed, and reassures as recovery nears. Also explains dropped foot causes and neuropathy options with resources.
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Dr. Donohue
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