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21 Feb , 2022

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Top 8 Ways to Get Better Sleep

CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, getting better sleep, psychology, routine, sleep, weight management Hot Topic Articles, Psychology Articles, Weight Management Articles

How important is getting better sleep anyway? Everyone knows that most adults need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep at night for optimal health benefits. Teenagers need on average 8 to 10 hours of sleep children and babies are the second heaviest sl...

10 Feb , 2022

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Is Your Medication Causing Sexual Dysfunction?

Alex Currie

Medicine Articles, Pain Management Articles, Sexual Health Articles, Weight Management Articles

Sexual dysfunction occurs when any part of your sexual satisfaction is disrupted. The process of sexual activity is usually seen in stages: desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution. Men, women, nonbinary*, and transgender people can experience thes...

19 Oct , 2020

How Can I Improve My Work/Life Balance?

Miranda Eastman

coronavirus, covid-19, home life, remote work, work life balance Hot Topic Articles, Pain Management Articles, Weight Management Articles

Prior to COVID-19, many people found it hard enough to maintain their work-life balance, or the amount of time spent doing a job versus the amount of free time left. Since COVID, many states have had stay-at-home orders, and many jobs that once...

14 Feb , 2020

Heart Healthy Date Tips and Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Lydia Gil

date night, Healthpointe, healthy date ideas, heart healthy, keto friendly, pain management, physical therapy, Valentine's Day, vegan, whole 30 Cardiology Articles, Community Articles, Diabetes Articles, Holiday Articles, Hot Topic Articles, Pain Management Articles, Weight Management Articles

The new decade has been off to a quick start, and now that you’ve settled into your healthier habits, you’re wondering how to stay on track and get past Valentine's Day without losing your progress. The answer you've been waiting for is h...

3 Dec , 2019

Rain Running for the Adventurous Athlete

Camilla S.

athlete, conditioning, cross country, orthopedics, physical therapy, rain, running, Sports Medicine Hot Topic Articles, Sports Medicine Articles, Weight Management Articles

If you’re a Southern California native, the idea of a rainy season may seem peculiar, or even off-putting, compared to the bright and sunny weather that you are likely accustomed to. While there are certain precautions that should be taken while be...

9 Feb , 2018

What’s All the Rage About the Keto Diet?

Kim McIntosh

diet, keto, keto diet, nutrition, nutrition fridays Nutrition Friday Articles, Weight Management Articles

What is the Ketogenic Diet? The Keto (key-toe) diet is a diet that many people have taken to but a lot haven’t heard of, understand, or even know how to pronounce (I was calling it the “kett-oh” diet for the longest). A basic description of wha...

23 Feb , 2017

Interested in Speeding up Your Metabolism?

Jessica Pena

Weight Management Articles

How can I speed up my metabolism? The answer is quite complex; however, there are tips and tricks to boosting your metabolism. Eat a good breakfast – It is important that you get a good nutritious meal (lots of omega-3 oils). This means that...

18 Nov , 2016

Weight Management: The Week Before Thanksgiving

Kristin Minasian

Weight Management Articles

Weight Management the Week Before Thanksgiving For some of us, just thinking about the holidays makes us feel like we’ve gained 5 pounds! Add to that the stress of trying to figure out what to eat before and after a big meal, and overeating is a...

16 Sep , 2016

3 Ways Sleeping is Good for Weight Management

Kristin Minasian

Weight Management Articles

If you are looking to lose weight, one of the first things a weight management doctor will ask you is: “Are you getting enough sleep?”. Here’s why: Burns Calories. Your brain is highly active during sleep – particularly REM sleep, and in order...

21 Apr , 2016

Tips to Avoid Overeating at Parties

Kristin Minasian

Weight Management Articles

Tips to Avoid Overeating at Parties According to the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during holidays, parties, and social gatherings. The pounds add up year after year, which makes social weight gain...

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