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CBD Oil
CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is a chemical found in the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD oil does not make…
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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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Heart Health: Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Learn how you can prevent and manage heart disease as well as treat conditions that lead to heart attack.
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Effects of Sun Exposure
A small amount of sun exposure is good for us, but too much exposure to UV rays is harmful. It…
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The Dangers of Tanning Beds
Tanning beds are the source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are not safe.
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Immunizations
Vaccinations are safe, effective, and required for many activities including school. Maintaining a vaccine schedule will protect you from many…
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Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a screening test that will help your doctor check for colorectal cancer. It may be used for…
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Food Habits Survey
Use this resource to help track your food habits and share them with your doctor.
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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…
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Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…
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Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is…
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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,…
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Effects of Early Sun Exposure
There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible…
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Kegel Exercises for Your Pelvic Muscles
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder, and bowel (large intestine).
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Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
Many people enjoy being outside. It’s fun to go to the park, work in the yard, or exercise outside. While those are all good things, make sure you keep your skin safe from the sun while you’re outside. Path to improved health…
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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Just because you aren’t the person smoking the cigarette doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Secondhand smoke contains more than…
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Health Guides: Healthy Lifestyle Includes Mind and Body
Adopting healthy habits allows you to take charge of both your physical and mental health, as well as positively influencing…
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Genetic Testing: What You Should Know
Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure…
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Diet and Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Having a healthy heart is vital to your overall health. Two of the simplest yet most important ways to help…
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Mouth and Teeth: How to Keep Them Healthy
Having a healthy mouth can have overall health benefits. Good oral health takes discipline like brushing and flossing every…
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