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How many calories per day should I be getting? |
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Why do I have unwanted facial hair? What can I do about it? |
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The condition to which you refer is known as hirsutism... more |
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What are my chances of developing diabetes? |
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Diabetes is a genetic disorder... more |
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I have trouble sleeping. How can I sleep better? |
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I’m gaining weight. Could it be my thyroid? |
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For more health information check out these sites:
Nutritional info on your favorite restaurant: Calorieking.com
American Dietetic Association: Eatright.org
American Council on Exercise: acefitness.org
The Obesity Society: obesity.org
Info about how to get/keep your kids healthy: kidshealth.org
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In 1998, he established New Profile Weight Management Center, a comprehensive weight loss clinic.
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Dr. Dave graduated from the University of Dayton and The Ohio State University School of Medicine. He has been married for 37
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Dr. Westbrock is also the director of New Profile Weight Management Center, a comprehensive lifestylebased weight loss center.
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