George Conway
Contributing Writer
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George Conway is a freelance writer with twenty years of experience in healthcare and non-profit training, management and administration. He is the Health and Wellness columnist for a subsidiary of The Philadelphia Inquirer, a graduate of Penn State's Master Gardener Program, and a guitarist who enjoys playing classical, ragtime, and pop tunes from the days of Gershwin, Kern and Porter.
Latest Articles
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A Heart-Smart Look at Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring fat made by the liver and found in all animal foods, including red meat, poultry and dairy.
Feb 4, 2010
- George Conway
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Fad Diets: Miraculous or Dangerous?
Diets that promise miraculously quick (more than two pounds a week) weight loss are misleading, potentially harmful, expensive, and a step in the wrong direction.
Feb 2, 2010
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Understanding and Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that affects over 90% of people with diabetes, can be managed--or even prevented--by eating well and exercising regularly.
Jan 28, 2010
- George Conway
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Breaking the Grip of Tension Headaches
A tension headache occurs when the muscles in the head, neck and scalp contract in response to physical or emotional stress. The most familiar symptom is pain.
Jan 28, 2010
- George Conway
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Walk Your Way to Better Health and Fitness
You can do it on city sidewalks or country roads, at the park or the mall, around the block or around the track. You'll feel better, gain energy and lose stress.
Jan 25, 2010
- George Conway
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Healthy Foods that Pack a Punch
Today's supermarkets offer enough variety to satisfy nearly any appetite. You can boost your immune system, fight disease and cut calories, all on a modest budget.
Jan 22, 2010
- George Conway
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Living Well With Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, it does not affect other organs. The most common symptom is pain, ranging from mild to severe.
Jan 21, 2010
- George Conway
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Don't Stress Out Over Back Pain
Four out of five people in the United States will experience back problems at some point in their lifetime. For many of us, that time is now.
Jan 19, 2010
- George Conway
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The Benefits of Natural Dietary Fiber
Back when it was called roughage, or dietary bulk, researchers were discovering a surprising number of health benefits in populations with a high intake of dietary fiber.
Jan 17, 2010
- George Conway
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Middle Ear Infections -- What You Should Know
Ear infections affect three out of four children under the age of three. The most common is acute otitis media, a painful inflammation of the inner ear.
Jan 15, 2010
- George Conway
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