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While you may spend plenty of your time and energy working on health goals like physical fitness, how much effort do you put toward your urinary and vaginal health? If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how uncomfortable they can be. The good news is, there are simple steps you can take to help relieve feminine discomfort.“Similar to how one may care for their heart, lungs, and other vital organs, caring for and prioritizing one’s sexual health is equally as important,” says…

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Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, is highlighting the results of its Alcon Eye On Cataract Survey in light of Healthy Aging Month (September). The global survey, conducted between March and April 2023 in Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, South Korea and the United States, set out to evaluate vision and cataract insights among the world’s rapidly aging population.1The results are clear: healthy vision is a priority for active…

If you're trying to make better-for-you decisions when it comes to what you eat, you've probably read that foods like whole grains provide important nutrients. But have you heard about sprouted grains? Sprouting makes what's already healthy about whole grains even better — naturally. Breads with sprouted grains offer even more benefits to support your well-being, providing nutrients that are easy for your body to use, easier to digest and fuel to help you get through your busy day."Adding sprouted…

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) — part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest and most comprehensive academic healthcare system in New Jersey — recently raised the final steel beam on its $225 million, freestanding Cancer Center, scheduled for 2025 completion.Cancer survivors, oncology department staff, board members, and donors added their signatures to the steel beam of the five-story, 137,000-square-foot facility located in Livingston, New Jersey.The outpatient facility will serve as the…

Drugs for treating diabetes that also help people lose weight have been in the news a lot lately. The buzz around these medications leads many to hope they're a silver bullet for curing excess weight or obesity — but it's complicated. These medications are expensive, with some insurance companies not covering them, and growing demand makes access difficult. They also have serious potential side effects. The truth is, the most enduring ways to achieve a healthy weight — and keep it off — still include…