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September 05, 2024
Good morning!

Today's stories cover ways to reduce cholesterol without statins, how building muscle helps before surgery and cancer treatment, a recommendation of no screen time for toddlers, and more.

Have a great day.
Makai Allbert
Makai Allbert
Health Writer
Top Stories

 
 
Building Muscle Before Surgery or Cancer Treatment Accelerates Healing
Building Muscle Before Surgery or Cancer Treatment Accelerates Healing
Muscle up for medicine? Emerging research shows hitting the gym before surgery or cancer treatment could speed up your healing. Read why doctors are recommending this new approach to recovery.
4 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Without Statins
4 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Without Statins
Seeking a natural approach to heart health? Dr. Jingduan Yang discusses four natural strategies to keep your heart thriving, from dietary tweaks to simple lifestyle shifts—all without statins.
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WORDS OF WISDOM

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.
– Thomas a Kempis –
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Workout of the Day

 
 
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Lateral Leg Raises
Lateral leg raises provide an excellent workout for the hip abductors and also strengthen your trunk muscles. They are stable exercises that can be performed slowly, which makes them beneficial for Parkinson’s rehabilitation.

Step 1: Stand and hold onto a chair or countertop to maximize your safety.
Step 2: Slowly bring one leg straight to the side without bending your knee. Move your leg as far out as you can comfortably, then bring it back. Repeat the movement with your other leg.
Step 3: This counts as 1 repetition. Try to perform 3 total sets of 30 repetitions.

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