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Gluten-free diets: a fad or serious health condition? Gluten-free. It’s a term most people have heard but don’t fully understand. Some think it’s just the newest craze in diets or food marketing. Not so! Gluten is a protein in grass-type

Triathlon prep – bike, run, swim faster with careful preparation, training As many prepare to run, swim and ride in Des Moines’ Hy-Vee Triathlon (annual summer event), there are a few things to keep in mind while getting in shape.

Slather on sunscreen or your skin will suffer More than 1,500 people die every day from cancer. The second leading cause of death in the United States, cancer affects all ages and all races. And every time you forget to

Physical therapy might be best pain treatment for patients with heart disease DMU physical therapy professor responds to American Heart’s recommendations The first line of defense against pain and injury may no longer be a pill – especially if you

Is it the flu or just a cold: How to tell, what to do It’s that season when sniffles, fevers, aches and pains may get you down. To recover as quickly as possible and prevent serious complications, it’s important to

Herbal treatments could interfere with your prescription meds Because the use of herbal treatments is at an all-time high – 33% of adults in the United States use one or more herbal health treatments – it is important to recognize

Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and it’s largely preventable. February is “American Heart Month” and February 6 is national “wear red day” – efforts by the American Heart Association to raise awareness

Take steps to prevent diabetic foot problems In addition to blood sugar and insulin levels, diabetics need to monitor the health of their legs and feet. “Three major problems for diabetics are infection, ulceration (open sores or cuts) and peripheral