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By   /  September 20, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Maxeen: I’m retired, house is paid off, and I don’t travel so my husband and I enjoy eating out two or three times per week (maybe more). But everyone tells me we shouldn’t eat out so much for health reasons. What’s wrong with eating out if I’m choosing healthier options?  Megan: Because you are not […]

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By   /  September 13, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Lizzie: My husband snores so loudly. I sometimes have to go to the other room to sleep. What causes snoring?  Megan: Snoring can be caused by several factors. It is more common among men, taking certain medications, if you are a smoker, lying on your back when you sleep, being older, high alcohol intake, and […]

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By   /  September 6, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Dora: I have a sweet tooth and I’ve been told that using stevia is healthier than having sugar in my coffee and in other things I use it for. Is stevia better for you than sugar?  Megan: The simple answer is yes, stevia is better for you than sugar. It has far fewer calories than sugar because it […]

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By   /  August 30, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Kim: I’m trying to drink 1 gallon of water per day. I’ve been told too much water can mess with your electrolytes and it’s bad for you. How do you know if you’re drinking too much water? Megan: Over hydrating can be a habit if you never leave the house without water and every time […]

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By   /  August 23, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Shannon: With the warmer weather I’m making more trips to the community pool and swimming there to stay cool. I wanted to know whether or not pool chlorine is bad for you?  Megan: The simple answer would be yes, pool chlorine can be bad for you. It is a chemical that you are exposing your […]

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By   /  August 16, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Liz: What’s the difference between white and brown eggs? I don’t know the difference when I shop and compare other than the price.  Megan: The main difference is the shell color. Some sources say that brown eggs have a larger yolk so they may have more nutrients and antioxidants. Others say there’s no nutritional difference. […]

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By   /  August 9, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Wendy: My best friend is adamant about always drinking everything with a straw. Is drinking through a straw that much better for you?  Megan: There are pros and cons to straws, and some would even point out the environmental effect more plastic has which is why straws aren’t necessary. Reasons people like using a straw is because […]

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By   /  August 2, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Danny: A family friend is donating their kidney to their sister. Why would someone need a kidney transplant? Megan: The role of the kidney is to act as a filter that removes waste, fluid and minerals from the body. What we don’t need or want in the body leaves our system when we urinate. When […]

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By   /  July 25, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Sandy: I prefer to eat plant based and tend to be on the anemic side. What are good plant based sources of iron to eat? Megan: There are several foods you can consume to help meet your iron needs. Legumes, chickpeas, kidney beans, oatmeal, chia seeds, flaxseed, peanuts, almonds, cashews, dark chocolate, spinach, dates, and raisins, […]

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By   /  July 19, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Joy: I recently starting taking an antidepressant medication to help with my mood and emotional state. Unfortunately, I’m notice weight gain. Why do antidepressants cause weight gain? Megan: Weight gain can be a side effect of some antidepressants. Some experts think this is because metabolism and hunger are affected and a person may be regaining their hunger. Being […]

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By   /  July 12, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Jill: I have asthma and it got worse after having Covid-19. Can exercise improve asthma?  Megan: Yes, exercise can be beneficial to persons with asthma. Airway function can improve because the muscles that support breathing muscles become better trained and stronger. Lung health does improve over time with physical activity. It is like giving your […]

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By   /  July 4, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Leah: When is the best time to drink a protein shake if I’m trying to build muscle?  Megan: Protein supplements are popular and when used for the purpose of building muscle, called hypertrophy, nutrient timing may come into play. When to drink a protein shake does depend on your fitness goal be it weight loss, building muscle, […]

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By   /  June 28, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

If you have a question for Dr. FIT, email her at everybodysfit@gmail.com and be sure to check out her website: Every BODY’s Fit – Exercise is Medicine by ACSM (everybodysfitoceanside.com) as well as the rest of her resources. Jim: I went to the doctor and she was concerned with some blood results that came back indicating me […]

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By   /  June 21, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Charles -I went to the doctor for chronic knee pain that is interrupting my exercise routine. Come to found out, I have arthritis. Can arthritis be cured?  Megan – Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of a joint or joints that causes pain and discomfort. Osteoporosis is the most common type that happens over time and […]

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By   /  June 14, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Kris: After a recent trip I took to Europe, I definitely noticed there were far less overweight people compared to the US. Why would that be? Megan: There are a few answers associated with your observation. There are less fast food chains/places, more real food and much less if any processed food, more public transportation […]

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By   /  June 7, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Kelli: My mom loves to put butter on everything, especially when she makes sandwiches and toast them. It does taste really good, but I’m trying to be healthier. Should I tell her to use butter or margarine as the healthier option?  Megan: The answer can be controversial. Butter is high in saturated fat and margarine is high in unsaturated […]

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By   /  May 24, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

George: Why is the glycemic index important?  Megan: The glycemic index (GI)  is a number that informs us of how fast the body digests certain foods and converts them into sugar (glucose). Numbers can range from 0 to 100. A GI of 55 and under is considered low, mid-range is 56 to 69, and high is 70 […]

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By   /  May 9, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Melody: I’m a yoga lover and I always attend classes alone because my girlfriends want to lose weight and say yoga doesn’t help with that. Can yoga help you lose weight?  Megan: Yoga definitely stimulates blood flow and more active forms do have movements that boost your metabolism. Yoga can help improve digestion and can […]

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By   /  April 25, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Matt: My parents always used to tell me not to sit so close to the T.V. it will mess up my eyes. Now I do the same and tell my kids to sit so close. Does sitting close to the T.V. cause eye damage?  Megan: Anytime we are looking at screens, we can strain our […]

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By   /  April 19, 2023  /  The Back Page  /  No Comments

Pauleen: I feel like I go to the bathroom a lot. I have to urinate practically every hour. How often should we be urinating?  Megan: Healthy urinating is somewhere between 4 to 10 times per day. This is of course affected by a person’s fluid intake. Surveys show most people urinate 6 to 7 times […]

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