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Alisa Bowman’s Biography

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A former newspaper reporter, Alisa Bowman has written for Parents, Women's Health, Prevention, Men's Health, Spirituality & Health, and many other national brands. Seven of her book collaborations have landed on the New York Times bestseller list.

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The Side Effect Talk

The Side Effect Talk

An easy, 4-step conversation helps clinicians broach difficult topics without inducing fear.

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The 2025 Levels Guide to microplastics and their impact on metabolic health | Levels

The 2025 Levels Guide to microplastics and their impact on metabolic health | Levels

Preliminary research suggests that the particles may increase inflammation and oxidative stress. They're impo…

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A New Future After Stroke

A New Future After Stroke

Ten years after her stroke, Contessa Siders, 43, still couldn’t use her right hand or arm. Because her fing…

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How Many Calories Should You Eat Based on Your Age? - GoodRx

How Many Calories Should You Eat Based on Your Age? - GoodRx

Calorie intake needs and nutrient requirements change with age. Find out how many calories dietitians recomme…

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Facing the emotional challenges of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) - Mayo Clinic Press

Facing the emotional challenges of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) - Mayo Clinic Press

Being diagnosed with any form of cancer can be an anxiety-producing experience. However, with chronic lymphoc…

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New optimism in treatment for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocyti...

New optimism in treatment for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocyti...

A diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) can produce anxiety and…

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Facing the emotional challenges of chronic lymphocytic leukemia  (CLL) - Mayo Clinic Press

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By Alisa Bowman
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Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Being diagnosed with any form of cancer can be an anxiety-producing experience. However, with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma — also called CLL and SLL respectively — this sense of uncertainty and worry can intensify over time. This may be especially true if you notice changes in your laboratory values or symptoms.
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Diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)? Your top questions answered

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By Alisa Bowman
| Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma — called CLL and SLL, respectively — you may wonder about your future. What does this new diagnosis mean? How will it affect your quality of life? Should you change your savings or retirement plans because of it? Here, you’ll find answers to those questions and more.
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CLL and lifestyle: 8 changes that can help ease symptoms and slow cancer progression

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By Alisa Bowman
| Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), you may feel scared, angry or powerless. These cancers often don’t need to be treated right away. While active monitoring is the safest approach for CLL and SLL care, it can leave you wondering, “Isn’t there something I can do?” This is where lifestyle changes come in.
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