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How to Treat Common Household Injuries
Cuts, scrapes, and even burns are common household injuries. Most of the time, these injuries are minor and can be…
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Flu Myths
The flu is something to take seriously. But it’s important to sort out fact from fiction to stay healthy.
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Prescription Weight-loss Medicines
Prescription weight loss medicines are given to you by your doctor to help you lose weight when diet and exercise…
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Depression | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone—young and old, male and female—for a number of reasons. Here are some tips for…
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Tips for Healthy Children and Families
By working together as a family to eat well and stay active, you can help your children build healthy habits…
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Beta Blockers for Heart Problems
Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy.
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Pneumococcal Vaccines for Seniors
Pneumococcal vaccines help to prevent pneumonia. Adults 65 and older, for whom pneumonia can be fatal, should get two different…
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Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can…
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Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a strong medicine that is used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and several other…
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Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level
If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar throughout the day. There are 3 tools that can…
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Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack
It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life.
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Injury Prevention: Properly Storing Cleaning Supplies
According to the National Capital Poison Center, household cleaning supplies—including kitchen cleaners and liquid laundry packets—are the second most common exposure to poison among children under 6 years of age. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning has been on the rise. A…
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Laxatives: OTC Products for Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement but over-the-counter medicine can help.
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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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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during…
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Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying…
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Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs During Pregnancy
Even minor usage of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs during your pregnancy can cause serious risks for the health of your…
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Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
There are 3 types of over-the-counter medicines that treat heartburn and acid reflux: antacids, H2 blockers and proton pump…
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Food and Activity Journal
Tracking your daily food and exercise with a journal can help you maintain a healthy life.