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Enjoy a heart-healthy Diwali with these tips and tasty recipes | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/diwali-heart-healthy-food/
South Asian Americans are at increased risk of heart disease. This Diwali, try these recipes that benefit heart health without sacrificing sweet, savory flavor.
No, you shouldn’t cancel your colonoscopy based on ‘landmark’ study | Digestive | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/colonoscopy-questions/
Despite some misinterpretation, the NordICC study shows that colonoscopy is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. Get the facts.
What is a Lisfranc injury and how come it sidelines athletes for so long? | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lisfranc-foot-sports-injury/
Lisfranc injuries in athletes are common and difficult to treat without surgery. UT Southwestern explains why athletes are unable to return to action long after it happens.
Why it’s so hard to keep excess weight off and how long-term treatment can help | Diet and Nutrition | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/weight-loss-maintaining/
Why is it hard to keep weight off? Because obesity is a chronic disease that can come back. Explore the biological barriers and why long-term treatment is crucial.
Traveling with diabetes: Tips for packing, snacking, monitoring, and more | Diet and Nutrition | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/diabetes-travel-safety/
Having diabetes presents challenges to traveling, but it shouldn’t stop patients from exploring the world. Get tips for packing, snacking, and testing on vacation.
Get a handle on arthritis pain with specialized wrist and hand treatments | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hand-wrist-arthritis-treatment/
An easy-to-understand introduction to hand and wrist arthritis, covering diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and recovery – from UT Southwestern.
Getting more sleep can help improve weight wellness | Men's Health | Prevention | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sleep-obesity-treatment/
Sleep disorders and obesity are tightly linked, so we often treat both together. Explore our sleep medicine and weight wellness approach in this week’s MedBlog.
Robotic knee replacement surgery enhances precision, personalization | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/robotic-knee-replacement/
With an aging population, active lifestyles, and increasing obesity rates, knee replacement surgeries are more common. Learn how UTSW is staying ahead of the curve!
Strength training over 60 can help prevent sarcopenia | Aging | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/age-related-sarcopenia/
Strength training is key in slowing sarcopenia – aging-related muscle loss. Explore the benefits of weightlifting for seniors and how to get started safely.
Unlocking the causes of Gulf War Illness | Brain | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/gulf-war-illness-cause/
After 30 years of Gulf War Illness research, UTSW has identified the chemical – and a genetic variant – that made some servicemembers chronically ill while some had no symptoms.