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Healthy Habits for TV, Video Games, and the Internet
Limiting kids’ screen time and building healthy habits for TV, video games, and the internet is essential for lifelong…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying…
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Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can…
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Post-traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident
Learn about post-traumatic stress after a car accident and how your doctor can help you deal with it
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Tobacco Addiction
Tobacco addiction is caused by a dependency on nicotine and habits formed by smoking or using chewing tobacco. With the…
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur following a traumatic event. It affects your mood and physical behavior. Learn how to…
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) happens when your blood sugar is high and your insulin level is low. This imbalance in the…
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Tips for Healthy Children and Families
By working together as a family to eat well and stay active, you can help your children build healthy habits…
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Benign Breast Conditions
A benign breast condition is a lump, cyst, or nipple discharge that is not cancerous. It can affect men and…
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Depression in Older Adults
Depression is a common problem in older adults, but it is not part of the aging process. Learn how to…
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Depression in Children and Teens
It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who…
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Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that affects people of all ages and is different for everyone. A person who has…
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Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation or irritation of the lungs’ airways that causes a cough. Chronic bronchitis is bronchitis that lasts…
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Babesiosis
Babesiosis is an infection of the red blood cells. It’s caused by a parasite carried by deer ticks. It can…
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Food Poisoning | Mushroom Poisoning
What is mushroom poisoning? People are poisoned each year after eating mushrooms from their yard or outside locations. These mushrooms should not to be eaten. It’s difficult to tell which mushrooms can be eaten and which cannot. Poisonous mushrooms can make you sick
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Headaches
There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension headaches are the most common.
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Migraines
Learn about the different kinds of migraine headaches and their symptoms and treatments.
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Exercise and Seniors
Exercise is an important part of everyday senior health. It offers many benefits that will help you live a longer,…
