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Avoiding Burnout When You Have an Emotional Job
Some jobs are more stressful than others, but key strategies can help in every job… facing others The stress that occurs in your own personal life, whether it’s the death of a loved one, a financial challenge, a stressful move, chronic disease, or more Path…
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Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other… disease, Crohn’s disease, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In rare cases, it is hereditary. How is lactose intolerance diagnosed? The “milk challenge” is the easiest…
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Changing Your Cravings for "Bad" Foods
Giving in to food cravings doesn’t have to be unhealthy, if you learn how to substitute good foods for bad… handle those food cravings. Some suggestions include: Start slow. Change just one food craving at a time. If sweets are your biggest challenge, choose a…
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Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip fractures… osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is caused by not having enough calcium to maintain healthy bones. As you get older, balance becomes more of a challenge and your…
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Alzheimer’s disease: Signs and Symptoms
mean trouble following a plan, such as a recipe. Keeping track of regularly scheduled tasks, such as paying monthly bills becomes a challenge. Changes in the ability to complete familiar tasks: AD can make it hard to do the things that you used to do…
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The Exercise Habit
Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body… Path to improved health What motivates you when it comes to your health? Are you goal oriented? Are you inspired by a challenge? The better you know yourself—or are honest with…
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New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Typically, the excitement of New Year’s resolutions lasts until sometime around the mid February. Make this the year that you… could commit to drinking more water each day. And don’t think only about your body. Think about setting small goals that challenge your brain. Consider…
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Asthma in Kids
Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe… What is asthma? Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood. Asthma makes it difficult for your child’s lungs to get air. That makes it…
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Routine Prenatal Tests During Pregnancy
Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health… Pregnancy is a unique time in your life and for your body. Your body goes through many changes. Your doctor will monitor your and your baby’s health throughout the…
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Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
An electrocardiogram is a test that measures the electrical activity of your heart. It can be used to diagnose many… An electrocardiogram (also known as an EKG or ECG) is a painless test that measures the electrical activity of your heart. It records this activity…
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Brain Training for Seniors
Exercising your brain is important to reduce your risk of developing dementia… “Use it or lose it” commonly refers to the importance of exercising your body and staying fit. Exercising your brain is just as important. Your brain needs a regular workout, especially as you…
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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is one that lasts for 8 weeks or more… What is chronic cough? Coughing is necessary to clear your throat and airways. A chronic cough lasts for 8 weeks or more. It’s commonly caused by allergies, acid reflux (heartburn), some health conditions,…
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Obesity and Pregnancy
Women who have obesity can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to… A person is considered to have obesity when their body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher (without being pregnant). For people who become pregnant,…
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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… We all know that exercise is good for us. But it does more than just improve our physical fitness. It also reduces our risk of…
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Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and… What is alcohol misuse? Alcohol misuse is a serious problem. It is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. It interferes with your…
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Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder can happen when products aren’t used in the right way. Prescription medicines, illegal drugs, tobacco, and alcohol… Substance use disorder can happen when some products aren’t used in the right way. This includes prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, recreational and illegal drugs,…
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging test used to see the organs, bones, and tissue inside your body… Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a scan that uses strong magnet and radio waves to see inside your body. It can see your organs, bones and…
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Fall Allergies: Seasonal Causes and Symptoms
Seasonal fall allergies can be characterized by many symptoms and causes. Click here to learn about what’s causing your runny… Fall allergies (sometimes called seasonal allergies or seasonal allergic rhinitis) usually occur between the late summer in August through November. It’s like clockwork. If you…
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