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Is It Possible To Get Too Many Antioxidants?

Mar 14, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Antioxidants have long been touted as disease-fighting molecules, and it's easy to assume that the more of them you eat, the healthier you will be. But research shows that larger doses can actually be harmful.

Antioxidants are nature's weapon against harmful molecules called "free radicals," which are continuously created by the body as cells do their jobs. These unstable molecules can damage our cells and cause diseases such as cancer as we age.

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Is Diet Soda Bad For You?

Mar 12, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Diet soda is soda that mimics the taste of traditional soda but provides less or no sugar.

Diet soda uses artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin or aspartame, to achieve the same sweet taste. 

In this article, learn about the links between diet soda and health, as well as whether it is more healthful than regular soda.

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Understanding Ozempic: Insights from Total Access Medical's Dr. Andrew Kirschner

Mar 07, 2024 by Total Access Medical

By now, you have likely encountered a friend or colleague who is taking Ozempic and marveling over their seemingly effortless weight loss. Alternatively, you may have come across a frustrated individual attempting to obtain Ozempic but facing obstacles. This could be due to either not medically qualifying for this new medication or struggling to find a pharmacy that stocks it.

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Heavy Cannabis Use Increases Risk of Developing Anxiety Disorder, New Study Suggests

Mar 05, 2024 by Total Access Medical

 A new study says cannabis may not be so relaxing for everyone.

Researchers report that 27% of people who went to an emergency department for cannabis use developed a new anxiety disorder within three years.

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What is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

Feb 29, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Anti-inflammatory diets are typically not specific regimens but rather eating styles. The Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet are examples of anti-inflammatory diets.

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Why is Cardiorespiratory Fitness Important to Prostate Cancer Risk?

Feb 27, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Men who improve their fitness might lower their odds of getting prostate cancer, according to a new Swedish study.

Specifically, improving cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% or more annually over three years reduced the chances of men developing prostate cancer by 35%, compared to those whose fitness dropped by 3% each year. 
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What are the Early Signs of Breast Cancer?

Feb 22, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumours. If left unchecked, the tumours can spread throughout the body and become fatal.

In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 685 000 deaths globally. 

Early on, a person may notice a change in their breast when they perform a monthly breast exam or when minor abnormal pain doesn’t seem to go away.

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Is Intermittent Fasting Worth It?

Feb 20, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Intermittent fasting is an increasingly popular weight loss dieting strategy. Beyond weight loss however, the diet has promising benefits that may reduce the risk of developing some chronic, lifestyle diseases.

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The Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Dementia

Feb 15, 2024 by Total Access Medical

A recent study found that meals inspired by traditional foods from the Mediterranean may lower risk for dementia.

In this study, researchers showed that it's possible to not only improve cognitive function -- most specifically memory -- but also reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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Why Does The Flu Strike In Winter?

Feb 13, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Many people associate cold weather with the flu. Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose, sore throat -- everyone knows the first signs. And, according to the CDC, millions of people develop the flu each year in the United States. 

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