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Exercise Is Best For Reducing Breast Cancer Recurrance

Oct 18, 2021 by Total Access Medical

New research highlights key recommendations that breast cancer survivors can incorporate into their lifestyle to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. 

The research was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)

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What Are The Signs of Breast Cancer?

Oct 12, 2021 by Total Access Medical

A breast lump or mass is just one of the possible signs of breast cancer. Breast cancer can cause several additional changes to the skin on and around the breast.

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Breast Cancer: A Healthy Lifestyle Makes a Difference

Oct 05, 2021 by Total Access Medical

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How Does Poor Sleep Contribute To Overeating?

Sep 28, 2021 by Total Access Medical

We have so many demands on our time—jobs, family, errands—not to mention finding some time to relax. To fit everything in, we often sacrifice sleep. But sleep affects both mental and physical health. When you’re tired, you can’t function at your best. Sleep helps you think more clearly, focus better and it also has a profound impact on hunger. 

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Recovering From Sleep Deprivation Takes Longer Than Expected

Sep 14, 2021 by Total Access Medical

It is common knowledge that sleep is essential for virtually all living creatures. However, new research suggests that the ability to readily “catch up” on lost sleep later is more myth than fact.

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Does Metabolism Change With Age?

Sep 07, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism -- the rate at which you burn calories -- actually peaks much earlier in life, and starts its inevitable decline later than you might guess.

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The Best Ways To Improve Your Memory

Aug 31, 2021 by Total Access Medical
 

All day every day, your brain is bombarded with new information. If you feel like you’re forgetting more than you should—or if you just want to pump up your retention and recall — there are some science-backed ways to improve your memory.

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Tips to Get Better Sleep

Aug 24, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Good sleep is important for our bodies and minds. Without it, it’s hard to concentrate, our immune system is weakened, and we can become short-tempered, just to name a few things.

There are ways to get better sleep, with or without medications. 

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Tips To Maintain A Healthy Weight

Aug 17, 2021 by Total Access Medical

The truth is there is no “one size fits all” solution to permanent healthy weight loss. What works for one person may not work for you, since our bodies respond differently to different foods, depending on genetics and other health factors. To find the method of weight loss that’s right for you will likely take time and require patience, commitment, and some experimentation with different foods and diets.

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Does Chronic Stress Increase the Likelihood of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease?

Aug 10, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Researchers have determine in a new study that chronic stress may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The link between stress and Alzheimer’s disease could be due to a response in a part of the body called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a pathway in the brain responsible for stress responses.

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