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Navigating the Athlete’s Journey from Postpartum to Peak Performance

Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach Erica Friedman of Erica Friedman Wellness delves into how to shift the athlete’s mindset postpartum to achieve fitness successfully and safely, sharing the the top five areas of the body she focuses on with new moms sample early postpartum exercises, and what specialists should be on your postpartum care team.

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Perimenopause Age: A Guide for Millennial Women

Primary care physician and women’s health leader Dr. Navya Mysore provides a guide for millennial women to understanding perimenopause, explaining symptoms, hormonal connections, and the role of exercise and other preventive measures in easing into perimenopause and protecting our bone health.

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Navigating Colonoscopy Prep: Knowing Your Options

YMyHealth talks with Dr. Vanessa Costilla of University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, about the different options for colonoscopy prep. In addition to traditional colonoscopy prep like Golytely, patients now have options like the Happy Colon Kit, SUTAB tablets, and CLINPIQ.

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Alcohol’s Effects on the Heart According to a Cardiologist

Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Heather Shenkman sheds light on how drinking alcohol affects heart health. She highlights the short- and long-term consequences of drinking alcohol, if alcohol truly has any protective effects and what we can do to drink safely and make smart choices.

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