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Sore Muscles from Exercise
Exercise is an important part of a healthy, active lifestyle. It improves your heart and lungs and builds strong bones…
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Artificial Hydration and Nutrition
Artificial hydration and nutrition helps patients with short-term medical problems who cannot eat or drink by mouth.
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After Cancer Treatment
Returning to normal after finishing cancer treatment could mean adjusting to a new idea of what normal is. There are…
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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or the rectum that can be detected through early, regular screenings.
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What are Social Determinants of Health?
Our health is influenced by a series of elements including biology, access to and quality of medical care, the environment in which we live, work, and play, and individual behaviors. Other factors that can influence your health are educational level and socioeconomic status, as…
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Social Determinants of Health
Genes and biology aren’t the only factors that influence our health. Our behaviors and our social and physical environments also…
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Diseases and Conditions
Find doctor-approved information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common diseases and conditions.
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Coping with a Family Member’s Opioid Addiction
Opioid addiction affects more than the person who is addicted. It ruins entire families.
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Talking With Your Child About Their Cancer
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, it’s scary for both you and your child. Talking about it can help…
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Senior Communities Tour Checklist
Moving into a senior community is a big step in your life. Making a checklist of everything you’re looking for…
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.
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Inhalant Abuse
Inhalant abuse is a form of substance abuse that involves breathing in or sniffing household products on purpose to “get…
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Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement. It can be caused by changes…
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Deciding When to See a Doctor
Knowing when to see a doctor is an important decision. While there are no set rules, some general guidelines can…
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Getting Help to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is difficult, to say the least, but it’s worth making a priority in your life. Don’t go it…
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a condition linked to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance means your body is unable to…
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Keeping Your Kids Cyber Safe
The internet and mobile devices have improved communication tremendously. Yet, danger lurks, and parents should monitor their child’s internet and…
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Preventive Care for Seniors
Preventive care for seniors is particularly important, as health problems increase with age.
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