Preventing opioid addiction in young athletes
More than 38 million girls and boys under age 19 participate in organized sports each year in the United States. Among these kids, injury—from…
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Patient Advisor Rebounds from “Chemo Brain” to Help Others
Earl Shellner had just completed a long course of chemotherapy to treat aggressive rectal cancer when he and his family began to notice something…
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How to prevent Type 2 diabetes
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 8 million of those people do…
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Ask the Expert: Vaping
Is vaping a safe smoking alternative? No! Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are commonly advertised as a “healthier” and cheaper alternative to cigarette smoking. However, smoking…
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Ask the Expert: Dry Needling
Dry needling is a procedure similar to acupuncture, but based on Western medicine. It uses a very thin, solid-filament needle inserted at myofascial trigger…
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Ask the Expert: Recommended Vaccines for Seniors
For people 65 years old and older, we recommend two vaccines. The first is the high-dose seasonal flu shot. Except in rare cases, everyone…
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Finding the Right Running Shoe for Your Feet
Whether you are a marathon runner or just on your feet a lot, a good pair of shoes is your greatest asset. Just ask…
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Barefoot Running: An Ill-advised Trend
Barefoot and minimalist running became a popular trend over the last several years. The barefoot running technique, as its name implies, involves wearing little to no…
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JoAnn DeCesaris Named 2015 Philanthropist of the Year
Congratulations to Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Board Member and Past Chair JoAnn DeCesaris, who has been named the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel…
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Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash
With plant-based carbohydrates and belly-filling protein, this acorn squash recipe is ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The squash’s natural sugars are released…
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