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Smokeless Tobacco: Tips on how to stop
Smokeless tobacco products are just as bad for you as smoking. They can lead to health problems including cancer. Resources…
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Smoking Cessation in Recovering Alcoholics
Quitting smoking can be especially difficult for recovering alcoholics. There are a number of methods that your doctor can educate…
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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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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Social determinants of health are the conditions in which we live, learn, work, and play. These conditions can influence the…
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Social Phobia
Social phobia is an anxiety disorder. It is an irrational fear of being judged by others during social situations.
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Somatic Symptom Disorder
Somatic symptom and related disorders represents the physical pain and symptoms a person feels from psychological factors.
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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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Sore Throat
A sore throat can feel irritated or scratchy with mild to burning pain. Most sore throats are caused by viruses,…
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Speech and Language Delay
A speech and language delay is when your child doesn’t talk as much as most other children their age.
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Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during…
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Spinal Cord Injury
Common causes of spinal cord injury include falling, sports-related events, car accidents, and diseases such as polio or spina…
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Spirituality and Health
Spirituality is the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life. Research shows a connection between…
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Spirometry Test for COPD
Spirometry is a type of “pulmonary function” test. You may need this test if your doctor thinks you have chronic…
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Spitting Up in Babies
Baby spit-up is gastroesophageal reflux, which is when milk or solid food in the stomach comes back up into your…
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Splenectomy
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of your spleen.
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
Maintaining an exercise program is important at any age. It can help you build a foundation when you’re young and…
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Sports Safety
Finding a sport that you enjoy can make it easy to get some exercise in your life. Sports can help…
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