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Jan 9, 2025 | 
clevelandjewishnews.com | Matthew Levy
Walking is a fantastic way to improve your overall health by lowering blood pressure, aiding in weight loss, strengthening bones and muscles, and improving mental well-being. It’s convenient, cost-effective and low impact. However, many people believe simply walking around the block isn’t enough exercise. The good news is you can transform your neighborhood stroll into a moderate or intense workout. In addition to warming up before and after, here are six tips to make the most of your walks:1.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
clevelandjewishnews.com | Matthew Levy
Sleep is a vital component of our overall health, but in today’s hectic world, many of us struggle to get enough rest. Lack of sleep has long been linked to serious health conditions, including heart disease, obesity and depression. However, recent studies now show a strong connection between sleep deprivation and increased inflammation and chronic pain. Approximately two-thirds of all adults occasionally experience insomnia and between 50 to 70 million Americans have a recurring sleep disorder.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
jamanetwork.com | Matthew Levy |San Mateo |Elizabeth T. Cirulli |Patricia Rodríguez
Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide for Weight Loss in Adults With Overweight or Obesity Patricia J. Rodriguez, PhD; Brianna M. Goodwin Cartwright, MS; Samuel Gratzl, PhD; Rajdeep Brar, MD; Charlotte Baker, DrPH; Ty J. Gluckman, MD; Nicholas L. Stucky, MD Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide Dosages for Weight Loss—Reply Patricia J. Rodriguez, PhD, MPH; Ty J.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
seekingalpha.com | Matthew Levy
SummaryAmazon's Prime Video is poised to become a leading VOD service, significantly boosting Amazon's digital advertising revenue and offering a platform for new features like AI and targeted ads. Despite Amazon's Q2 earnings disappointment, the company's diverse strengths in e-commerce, tech, and media, make it a compelling investment opportunity.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
clevelandjewishnews.com | Matthew Levy
Having a joint replacement is a big deal. For many, it can take months and even years to be emotionally and physically prepared for surgery. But the journey to recovery does not end once you leave the operating room. Physical therapy is a crucial component in getting your life back pain-free. Too often, I see patients who skip therapy sessions or don’t go at all and others who stop their physical therapy regime once sessions at the therapist’s office are over.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Charles Dale |David Hillman |Matthew Levy
One common denominator links nearly all stressed businesses: tight liquidity. After the liquidity hole is identified and sized, the discussion inevitably turns to the question of who will fund the necessary capital to extend the liquidity runway. For a PE-backed business where there is a credible path to recovery, a sponsor, due to its existing equity stake, is often willing to inject additional capital into an underperforming portfolio company.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
clevelandjewishnews.com | Matthew Levy
If you’ve ever been jolted awake at night by a leg cramp, you know how painful they can be. The tight, knotted feeling in your leg from nocturnal leg cramps – also known as a charley horse - can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes and leave your muscle sore for a few days. While an estimated 60% of adults experience these involuntary muscle spasms, they are harmless in most cases.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
clevelandjewishnews.com | Matthew Levy
Sixty million children participate in youth sports – many playing in multiple sports and on several teams. There are bound to be injuries. Even if you, your child, and coaches take all the proper precautions to avoid it. As we launch into the fall sports season, it’s important for parents, coaches and those on the sidelines to know what to do when a child suffers a sports injury. Experts recommend following these five tips to help prepare you:1. Know when to seek emergency attention.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
clevelandjewishnews.com | Matthew Levy
New research indicates something as simple as a blood test may successfully predict knee osteoarthritis in most people up to eight years before actually developing pain and stiffness. This finding by Duke University researchers is a huge advancement in our ability to slow, or even stop, the progression of knee osteoarthritis – the most common reason for knee replacement – before the disease interferes with daily activities and diminishes overall health.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
clevelandjewishnews.com | Matthew Levy
In previous columns, we’ve discussed the many benefits of regular stretching, including improving range of motion and decreasing risk of injury. The key to reaping these benefits is knowing how to stretch safely and effectively. Otherwise, you risk doing more harm than good. First, it is important to understand the difference between the two primary stretching techniques, static and dynamic. Static stretching is what most of us think of when we talk about stretching.
