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Yoga is the most commonly used complementary health approach among U.S. adults, and the number of Americans who use yoga continues to grow, according to a[...]
Mayo Clinic experts want you to know that Type 2 diabetes is a growing health concern. November is National Diabetes Month, and more than 23[...]