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  • Holiday Stress: Stop It before It Starts

    October 23, 2020
    What’s the secret to getting through the holidays with less stress? Be prepared. Be flexible. And follow our tips for holiday success with less stress.
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  • Beat Holiday Stress

    October 23, 2020
    While `tis the season to be jolly, for many of us, the holiday season can also be a stressful time. With all the pressure to cook perfect dinners, attend a number of parties, gather with family members and buy the perfect gift for everyone you, ...
    • 2948 Views

  • Domestic Violence: Would You Know What to Do?

    October 5, 2020
    You may recall your doctor asking during a regular checkup if you are experiencing any form of domestic violence. Screening for domestic violence is standard practice in preventive health exams. This question may be startling or foreign for some...
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  • Every Breath You Take

    October 5, 2020
    Your home may be warm and cozy, but is it good for your lungs? People tend to take their lungs for granted. We know we can’t live without them, but we don’t spend much time taking care of them. But as outdoor activities give way to indoor...
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  • Treat Yourself Right by Staying on Top of Your Health Tests

    October 5, 2020
    Most people don’t like to go get health screenings and tests. But there are some tests you really want to take. The ones that might help your health. The ones that will show what steps you need to take so you don’t get sicker. The ones th...
    • 1559 Views

  • Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

    September 24, 2020
    Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in her life. Each year...
    • 239 Views

  • Cancer and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Need to Know

    September 24, 2020
    1 in every 1,000 women is diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. Learn about the most common cancers diagnosed during pregnancy and how they’re treated.
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  • Make a Plan to Manage Your Asthma

    September 4, 2020
    If you have asthma, you can help yourself by actively managing your condition. Work with your doctor to create a care plan called an asthma action plan . And make sure you’re doing all you can to manage your condition. If you have medicin...
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  • That’s No Excuse: It’s Time to Get a Mammogram

    September 4, 2020
    Mammograms can help spot a problem before it becomes a serious health worry. So why do many women put off scheduling the test? They’re too busy. They don’t want to miss work. They don’t want to find a new doctor or new testing cente...
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  • Stretch It Out to Ease Joint Pain

    September 4, 2020
    Aches and pains happen. You sit too much and your back hurts. You get up and down a lot and your knees hurt. Or your neck or hips ache regularly. These aches and pains in your joints or back are common. A joint is the connection between two bones...
    • 41067 Views

  • Are You Prepared for Earthquakes?

    August 27, 2020
    Earthquakes are one of nature’s unexpected disasters. When this start shaking, you need to be prepared to take cover. Find out how.
    • 1581 Views

  • Be Prepared for Any Emergency

    August 26, 2020
    You never know when you may be in an emergency, either at home or at work. That’s why it’s important to have an emergency response plan for the places you frequently visit.
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  • The Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health

    August 5, 2020
    There is more and more research being done to show how nutrition impacts our mental health. Studies show that what we eat can play a vital role in regulating our mental and emotional health. Missing key vitamins and minerals can lead to raised...
    • 2965 Views

  • Don't Put Off Getting Your Flu Shot

    July 27, 2020
    This is not the year to skip getting your flu shot. And it isn’t the year to put it off until you hear people are sick with the flu. That’s because it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread th...
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  • Tired of Allergies? Take these Steps

    July 27, 2020
    Are the sneezes, sniffles, scratchy throat and itchy eyes from seasonal allergies getting you down? It may be time to step up your treatment. Fighting Fall Allergies Seasonal allergies are always around. But based on what triggers your allergies...
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