Author name: Adel Galal

Health & wellness writer with 30+ years of experience in nutrition, fitness, and healthy aging. Founder of NextFitLife.com — evidence-based health guidance.

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Diabetes and Swollen Feet: Causes, Warning Signs, Treatment and Prevention

Last updated: August 23, 2026 Written and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Clinical review status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a doctor, endocrinologist, podiatrist, cardiologist, or kidney specialist. Diabetes and swollen feet can happen together. But diabetes is not the only probable cause of swollen feet. […]

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Lifestyles Family Fitness: 7 Smart Habits for Better Health

Published on: Aug 22, 2022 Last updated: September 16, 2026 Next review: September 2027, or sooner if major physical activity guidance changes Written and source-checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Review status: This article is educational and source-checked. It has not been medically reviewed by a doctor, pediatrician, physiotherapist, or certified fitness

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Aplastic Anemia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Red Flags

Published on: Aug 21, 2022 Last updated: August 23, 2026 Written and source- checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Clinical review status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a hematologist or doctor. Aplastic anemia is a rare and serious blood disorder. It happens when the bone marrow does not make

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Health Benefits of Garlic: What the Evidence Really Supports

Published on: Aug 19, 2022 Last Updated: August 24, 2026Next Review: August 2027, or sooner if major nutrition or garlic safety guidance changesWritten and Source Checked By: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLifeMedical Review Status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a doctor, registered dietitian, cardiologist, endocrinologist, pharmacist, gastroenterologist, or other licensed

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Eating Healthy During Pregnancy: Best Foods and Safety Tips

Published on: Aug 18, 2022  Last updated: July 27, 2026 — Updated for prenatal nutrition, seafood, caffeine, supplements, weight gain, and food-safety guidance Eating Healthy During Pregnancy: Best Foods and Safety Tips Eating healthy during pregnancy means choosing a varied, balanced, and safely prepared diet that supports your changing nutritional needs and your baby’s development. A

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Face Health Reading: What Your Face Can and Cannot Tell You About Health

Last updated: August 9, 2026 Next review: August 2027, or sooner if dermatology, stroke, or diagnostic guidance changesWritten and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Editor of NextFitLife Medical review status: Editorially reviewed against current CDC, MedlinePlus, and American Academy of Dermatology information. This article has not been medically reviewed by a physician, dermatologist,

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How to Lose Weight Before the Wedding: 10 Smart Steps

Published on: Jul 25, 2022 Last updated: September 16, 2026 Next review: September 2027, or sooner if major weight management guidance changes Written and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Review status: Updated using current CDC, NIH, NIDDK, United States nutrition guidance, and ACSM exercise guidance. This article has not

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9 Best Exercises for Pregnancy: Strong, Safe Fitness

Published on: : Jul 24, 2022 Last updated: September 16, 2026 Next review: September 2027, or sooner if major pregnancy exercise guidance changes Written and source-checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Review status: Updated against current ACOG, CDC, WHO, and NHS pregnancy exercise guidance. This article has not been medically reviewed

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