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Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD

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BRISK walking is a simple weight-bearing exercise that helps support bone strength, muscle function and balance.

The window we should not miss

As I welcome another birthday, I am reminded that caring for our future selves involves decisions made today.

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WHILE growth is visible in height and strength, important changes are also happening inside the skeleton.

Before the bones grow old

Genes strongly influence bone strength, but lifestyle matters. We cannot change inherited genes, but we can help create conditions in which bones grow well.

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LIVING life on the edge of the monitor at the ICU.

Whose wishes are we honoring?

Sometimes uncertainty can be met with a time-limited trial: Use intensive treatment for an agreed period, define what improvement would look like, then…

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CYCLING is an aerobic exercise that can complement a weight-management program by improving fitness and endurance.

Losing weight without losing strength

GLP-1 medications can drive significant weight loss, but exercise, protein, nutrition and long-term care are crucial for preserving muscle and maintaining…

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FREQUENT bruising may warrant medical evaluation.

Cortisol is not the culprit

Cortisol is neither the villain behind every unwanted kilogram nor is it an imaginary concern.

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Regular diabetes testing can help identify blood sugar problems early and support better health decisions.

When ‘I feel fine’ is not enough

Modern diabetes care is not only about lowering sugar; it also protects the heart, kidneys, eyes and overall quality of life.

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MORNING walks encourage movement, mindfulness and a healthy daily routine.

The prescription we forget to write

Our bodies were never designed to function without rest. A recent study looking at sleep and biological aging found that the ideal length of sleep is…

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