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Why Exercise is Key to Bone Health: An Orthopedic Doctor Weighs In

Staying active helps maintain joint flexibility and balance, promotes better posture and strengthens bones.

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Probiotics and prebiotics: What you need to know for a balanced gut

Confused about probiotics and prebiotics? Let’s unravel the mysteries of how prebiotic and probiotic foods promote a balanced gut and what role that plays in your overall wellness.

Remember, even researchers are just beginning to understand the complexity of digestive health: how each organ functions and what the microorganisms within them do to keep the whole digestive system in working order. Before you alter your diet and lifestyle to consume more probiotics and prebiotics, consult with your primary care physician for personal guidance on healthy eating for your gut.

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Exploring the Health Benefits of Avocados: A Nutrient Powerhouse

Avocados aren't just delicious; they're also packed with nutrients that promote heart health, aid digestion and support healthy skin. See how including this superfood into your diet can help transform health.

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7 Surprising Symptoms of Asthma

Asthma, a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs, can lead to a range of symptoms that interfere with daily life. While most people are familiar with the most common symptoms of asthma such as wheezing or whistling sounds, shortness of breath, chest tightness and frequent coughing, several others are not as widely recognized.

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Snot 101: Why Does Your Snot Change Colors — and How You Can Get Rid of It

Like clockwork, two times a year — cold and flu season and allergy season — we get a tingle in our sinuses that can only mean one thing: The snot floodgates are about to open.

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Nutrition and supplements that support bone health

Healthy bones are a critical component of the human body. Proper nutrition, calcium and vitamin D supplements are all excellent ways to improve bone health. Charles Grimshaw, MD, a BJC Medical Group orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Christian Hospital, says that monitoring for osteoporosis, osteopenia (a condition that occurs when there’s a decrease in bone mineral density) and metabolic deficiencies, like deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D, are proactive approaches for supporting bone health.

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When should I see an orthopedist?

Some people think that aches and pains and limited mobility are normal parts of aging or something they simply have to deal with. Often, that’s not the case.

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How to Stay Active, Safe, and Motivated to Exercise This Winter

We answer your questions about working out in cold weather.

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Is it heartburn, or something more?

BJC ACO wants you to know that if you are taking antacids regularly, you could be suffering from more than just heartburn.

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It’s time to talk about cramps, pain and gas

Irritable bowel syndrome isn’t something people talk about a lot.