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Common Sports Injuries
Common sports injuries sideline many people each year, especially young athletes as they begin to compete at younger ages… because you can manipulate it cover the injury. Keeping pressure on the injury will also help with swelling. It will also provide additional support. An elastic…
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Migraines
A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days… Sauerkraut Seasoned salt Snow peas Soy sauce How are migraines diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose migraines by the symptoms you describe. In addition, your doctor will perform a physical…
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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy… drugs. Cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and other drugs increase your risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and birth defects. Your baby could be born addicted to the…
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This…
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E. coli Infection
E. coli are germs that are found on food and in the environment. When ingested, E. coli cause severe cramps… What is E. coli? E. coli is short for Escherichia coli—bacteria (germs) that are found on food and in the environment. E. coli cause severe cramps and diarrhea. These bacteria…
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Pneumonia and Walking Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and… What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs to get inflamed (irritated and…
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly. It causes too… What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly. It causes too much…
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“Why do I smoke?" Quiz
Knowing why you smoke might be the answer to quitting for good… Why do I smoke? If you learn the answer to this question, it will be easier to stop smoking. Knowing why you smoke will help you find ways to make up for the…
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Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and… What is alcohol abuse? Alcohol abuse, also called alcohol misuse is a serious problem. It is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often…
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"Do I Want to Quit Smoking?" Quiz
Learn how you feel about smoking and how you can use this information to help you quit… How do you feel about quitting smoking? Put a check mark next to the statement below that best describes how you feel about quitting smoking: ____ I like…
