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Tips for staying supplement savvy If you're considering a dietary supplement, you can protect your health — and your wallet — with two important rules: Do your research. Be an informed consumer. Know what you're buying and why you're buying it. Take responsibility for your own health and well-being. A supplement that works wonders for your neighbor...

What is a hormonal imbalance? Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. Produced in the endocrine glands, these powerful chemicals travel around your bloodstream telling tissues and organs what to do. They help control many of your body’s major processes, including metabolism and reproduction. When you have a hormonal imbalance, you have too much or too little...

Your heart and kidneys are two important organs in your body. They work together to keep you healthy.  When one is affected, the other is too.  In other words, your heart can affect the health of your kidneys, and your kidneys can affect the health of your heart. What does the heart do? The heart...

Regular physical activity can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol, the main source of cholesterol buildup in the arteries and a risk factor for heart disease. It can also raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol, which helps prevent cholesterol buildup. The surgeon general recommends engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderately...

Tests and Diagnosis There’s no single test available for doctors to diagnose a hormonal imbalance. Begin by making an appointment with your doctor for a physical exam. Be prepared to describe your symptoms and the timeline along which they’ve occurred. Bring a list of all medications, vitamins, and supplements you’re currently taking. Your doctor may ask...