6 CANCER 101 | Most of us likely
know someone diagnosed with some
type of cancer. Let's cover the basics.
8 MISSING SCHOOL | Chronic absenteeism
can have far-reaching effects for a
child's education…and health.
10 GENDER & AGING | Men and women
age differently. Learn what to expect
and take steps for long-term health.
12 ORAL CANCER | by Neal M. Solar, DMD
Oral cancer is on the rise, and often
there are no symptoms. Regular
exams for early detection are critical.
14 BOOST BRAIN HEALTH AS YOU
AGE | Cognitive impairment is not
inevitable. Here are 8 easy ways you
can help maintain brain function.
16 ACHING ANKLES KEEPING YOU
DOWN? by Michael R. Piazza, M.D. |
Treatment options to put that spring
back into your step.
18 BREASTFEEDING & YOUR CHILD'S
SKIN HEALTH | Studies show children
exclusively breastfed for the first six
months have lower eczema risk.
20 STEM CELL THERAPY
by Gerald E. Trimble, M.D. | Recent
studies show that stem cells can
actually regrow articular cartilage.
CONTENTS
21 VITAMIN C & DIABETES | Adding
vitamin C supplements may be an
effective strategy in helping to control
hyperglycemia.
22 WET & DRY AGE-RELATED MACULAR
DEGENERATION
by D.M. Deupree, M.D. | Central
vision loss can be serious. Learn
some basic facts about AMD.
24 GOOD NEWS FOR CHOCOLATE
LOVERS? | Indulging your fondness
for dark chocolate may come with
some benefits for heart health.
26 GUT-TOXIC AMERICANS
by Rick Sponaugle, M.D. | Imbalances
between good and bad bacteria in the
gut can cause many health issues.
28 SEEING FLOATERS?
by Michael Tolentino, M.D. | Those
strange specks in your vision may
merit a closer look by a professional.
30 CROSSFIT: MASTERING THE SQUAT
CAN PAY BIG HEALTH DIVIDENDS
by Aaron Hanna | Learning to squat
correctly can help keep knees, hips
and more healthy and functional.
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