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Bariatric surgery: A life-changing option

If you’ve struggled with weight loss, bariatric surgery may be an option to consider.

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How to Make Prepping for a Mammogram a Little Bit Easier

Learn what happens during a mammogram from BJC HealthCare mammogram-focused radiology technologists, the professionals who perform mammograms every day.

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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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Women’s health: How you can live a healthier life at any age, starting now

It’s no secret that when women are healthy, families and communities thrive. But from menstruation to menopause, women face many distinct — and sometimes complex — health events that require care, understanding and partnership from a health care provider.

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What is a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment?

Watch Summer Chaudhry, MD, medical director of Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s Breast HealthCare Center, talks about breast cancer risk assessments.

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How to Talk to Your Primary Care Doctor About Your Weight

If you’re concerned about your weight and want to make some changes, your primary care doctor can be a valuable partner in creating a weight-loss plan.

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When your weight loss plateaus

As you begin your journey toward a healthier, slimmer you, BJC ACO wants you to be prepared for weight plateaus.

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Seeing Pink Is a Great Mammogram Reminder

As much as the red of changing leaves and the orange of Halloween pumpkins, pink has become one of the colors of fall.

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Your guide to healthier summertime grilling

Grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook, but have you tried these tips for making your food even more flavorful?

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Tips for healthy eating on a budget

Feeling the pinch from high food costs at the grocery store? While the cost of food has increased 7.4% over the past year, you can still afford to eat healthful foods, says Missouri Baptist Medical Center dietitian nutritionist Sherri Hoyt, RDN, LD. She offers some wallet-wise ways to stretch your food dollar while still banking good nutrition.