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Do I need to increase creatine intake over time?

I am a student taking a supplement known as creatine. It's 100% safe, but I want to increase the dose and take a small amount every meal. I used to take vitamins that would amplify...
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How do doctors treat obesity?

I am a 26 year old female. I am overweight and want to lose it without using diet pills. How do doctors treat obesity?
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What health experts can I see for my obesity?

I am a 34 year old male who is extremely out of shape. I feel really horrible about my physical appearance. I am on a healthy diet but want health experts. What health experts...
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How to help an overweight elderly woman?

My 74 year old mother has gained a lot of weight and I know this isn't healthy. Her doctor even mentioned this to me. How do I help her lose the weight since she can't do much...
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Can you take anti-anxiety medicine while overweight?

I am a 26 year old female who is overweight and also takes anti-anxiety medication. I work from home but still suffer from anxiety when I go out in public. Is it safe to be taking...
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What is the best diet for losing weight?

I am a 32 year old overweight male. I want to lose weight starting with a healthy diet. What is the best diet for losing weight?
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How important is stretching?

I've never played any sports before, but I want to start going to the gym. Before that, I would like to know how important is stretching and do I need to do it before every practice?...
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Can working out too much be bad for my health?

I'm 21 years old and have friends that go to the gym all the time. I'm thinking about starting too, but I'm afraid that working out too much can mess up my health. Can it?
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Can sport counseling help me be a better player?

I'm 21 years old and I'm playing baseball for my collage team. There are many challenges that every sports player deals with so I'm wondering if sport counseling can help me become...
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What are the best ways to prevent running injuries?

My 15-year old daughter loves running and is one of the best runners in school. Despite that, she's had a couple of big injuries. I'd like to know what are the best ways to prevent...
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How much exercise is enough to be healthy?

I'm not a big fan of exercise, but I've started to gain weight and want to control it. How much exercise is enough to be healthy and fit as I don't want to spend too much time...
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What forms of exercise provide permanent weight loss?

Is there a best form of exercise? I want to lose weight but my joints get sore easily. What forms of exercise provide permanent weight loss?
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How often should my kid be exercising with type 1 diabetes?

My son has type 1 diabetes, and I heard exercise can really help him and his insulin sensitivity. How often should he be exercising with type 1 diabetes? He's 13 years old.
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Is it safe to do physical therapy without doctor's referral?

I'm 22, and I strained my muscle while working out the other day. I think I want to do physical therapy to help the area. Is it safe to do this without a doctor's referral?
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How much exercise should I get regularly to help lower my cholesterol?

My cholesterol is high. Before going on medication, my doctor asked me to take some healthy steps with my diet and exercise. Now I have more fruits and vegetables and less red...
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Are there any stretches I can do to correct shoulder pain?

I'm 25, and I have been experiencing shoulder pain since I started playing on my softball team (I mainly pitch). I think the pain is from the strain I put on my shoulder. Are...
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Can I work out after a chiropractic adjustment?

I'm going to have a chiropractic adjustment next week for some lower back pain. Is it okay to work out after I get my adjustment?
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Can working out cause a hernia?

I'm 37 years old, and I work out a lot. Mainly with weights. However, recently my primary care doctor told me I need to be more careful and that lifting weights could cause me...
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Can foot massages help athletes?

I'm 20 years old and I run quite frequently. I just had my first foot massage last week. Should I be getting them regularly since I run a lot?
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Can working out too much cause muscle pain?

I'm 28 years old, and I work out at least 4 times a week. Recently I've been experiencing a lot of pain the day after working out. Can working out too much cause muscle pain?...
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