Articles by Dena McDowell

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Do Calcium Supplements Cause Abdominal Pains?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dena McDowell

Calcium supplements are one of the most common dietary supplements sold on the market today, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.

How Many Steps Per Day to Lose Weight?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Dena McDowell

Daily exercise can help shed extra weight. While the President's Council on Fitness, Sports &amp; Nutrition recommends a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity, 300 minutes per week are recommended when you're trying to lose weight.

Foods to Avoid Prior to a Thyroid Uptake Scan

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dena McDowell

When getting ready to undergo a thyroid uptake scan, special dietary restrictions need to be followed in order to yield effective outcomes of the test. Radioactive iodine is injected or swallowed in a pill form to identify disorders of the thyroid gland.