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  • sad-looking woman in a coat and scarf stands under an umbrella in the rain

    Seasonal Affective Disorder

    Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually… What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually…

  • caregiver brings senior man a cup of coffee

    Seasonal Elder Care/Checking on Seniors

    Checking on seniors is an important part of their care. Learn steps you can take to make sure they stay… not leave these heaters unattended, and to turn them off before going to bed or leaving the house. Look for signs of seasonal depression. Seasonal

  • Depression

    Depression is a mood disorder that affects people of all ages and is different for everyone. A person who has… drugs, or alcohol. Taking certain medicines, abusing drugs or alcohol, or having other illnesses can also lead to depression. Some people have seasonal affective disorder (SAD)…

  • A nurse showing a patient test results from a preventive test, on a digital tablet

    Adolescents and Young Adults: Getting the Preventive Services You Need

    Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide… bullying, or drug use. These types of issues can affect you in many ways. You may experience depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder. You may…

  • Female therapist working with young boy on floor

    Asperger's Syndrome

    Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder affecting speech and behavior… What is Asperger’s syndrome? Asperger’s syndrome (also known as just Asperger’s) is a developmental disorder. It is one form of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD). It causes impaired language and communication skills as…

  • A man using sign language to communicate

    Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor

    If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, these tips can improve communication with your doctor… If you are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), always bring an interpreter with you whenever you see a doctor. This is especially important if you speak sign language. An interpreter…

  • Blood Clots

    Blood clots are clumps of blood that form inside your body and can be harmful or even deadly if they… What are blood clots? Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. Clotting is important to prevent excessive bleeding…

  • Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue. It is a condition that is often misunderstood.

    Fibromyalgia

    Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue… What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue. People who have fibromyalgia often have a heightened sensitivity to pain or experience chronic pain. This means it lasts…

  • An ill young woman with a fever holds an ice bag on her head while resting in bed. A cold and the flu are viral infections that affect the respiratory system.

    Colds and the Flu

    Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu… What is a cold and what is the flu? A cold and the flu are viral infections. They both affect your respiratory system. This includes your throat, nose, airway and lungs. It…

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