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Fitness Habits to Make
The best way to work exercise into your life is to make it a habit. If you’re not exercising regularly… Plus, exercise brings oxygen-rich blood to your brain, giving you more energy. And exercise promotes better sleep patterns. To improve your health, aim for at…
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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… and how often they get sick or go to the doctor. But it’s not just how you live that determines how healthy you are. Social…
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Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or… and too fast. This type requires treatment. It can increase your risk of stroke. Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia: Your heart has episodes of beating too fast…
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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which your heart doesn’t work the correct way. Your heart… possible symptoms of sick sinus syndrome: Feeling like you are going to pass out Feeling like your heart is skipping beats or beating too fast or…
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Heart Attack
A heart attack is a cardiac event caused by one or several factors and can be mild or fatal… After you’ve had a heart attack, you are at higher risk of having another one. Your doctor will likely recommend heart-healthy lifestyle changes to help reduce…
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Talking to Your Kids About Virginity
Making the choice to stay a virgin is a big commitment. It affects your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well… care about them. When people care about you, they respect your choices. It is important to talk about and model what a healthy relationship looks…
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How to Survive an Extended Power Outage with Home Medical Equipment
Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home,… Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home, then it comes as a…
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Dealing with Pain During Childbirth
Pain is part of labor. It occurs because of the things your body has to do to give birth to… Pain is a part of the labor process. It occurs because of the things your body must do to give birth to a baby. Your…
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness in which a caregiver acts as though the person under their care… What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a specific mental illness most often linked to child abuse. It affects caregivers,…
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Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal canal stenosis is when the canal in your lower spine narrows, squeezing the nerves in it. It’s treated… What is lumbar spinal canal stenosis? The lumbar spinal canal is the space inside the lower spine that carries nerves to your legs. It…
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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,… What is a sore throat? A sore throat means that your throat hurts. It feels irritated or scratchy. You may feel mild discomfort or a…
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Diabetes and Exercise
Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your… Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also…
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Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your… What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time. Normal body temperature…
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Digoxin: A Medicine for Heart Problems
Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart problems such as heart failure. If you have heart failure, digoxin… Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart problems such as heart failure. Heart failure results when the heart can’t pump blood well enough…
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Your Baby's Development: The First Trimester
From conception to delivery, your baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called… From the moment of conception to the time of delivery, your growing baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called…
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Dangers of Vaping
Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are often marketed as a safer alternative to… What is vaping? Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-powered or chargeable smoking devices. Some look like traditional…
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ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity… What is ADHD in children? ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Symptoms of…
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Helping Your Child Deal with Peer Pressure
Children of all ages experience peer pressure. As a parent, you can help your child deal with peer pressure and… Merriam-Webster defines peer pressure as: “A feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one’s age and social group in…
