Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts

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Stretching, flowing, finding your breath and getting centered … yoga is relaxing, but is it really good exercise? Johns Hopkins exercise physiologist Kerry Stewart says that yoga addresses both strength and flexibility, helping you avoid joint pain and cramping. Over …

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Dealing with digestive problems like gas or bloating? You may need to reduce fructose, or fruit sugar, in your diet, says Johns Hopkins doctor Linda Lee. And while fruits are overall beneficial, foods like apples, pears and mangos are all …

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Thinking of trying melatonin, and wondering how much to take? Johns Hopkins sleep specialist Luis Buenaver says that when it comes to using melatonin for occasional insomnia, less is more. He recommends you start with 1 to 3 milligrams, two …

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"Flexibility and stretching are an important part of your overall fitness, but did you know that they can help set the stage for better heart health? Kerry Stewart, an exercise physiologist at Johns Hopkins, says that although stretching workouts don’t …

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