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How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It

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Social media and digital tools have become constant companions in most people’s lives. There are some benefits. But research also shows the harm social media can have on mental health if not managed well. Most people use social media daily. And Americans…
- 3 months ago
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How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

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If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’ll feel it in your body. That’s…
- 5 months ago
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Prediabetes: A Wake-Up Call

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More than a third of American adults have high blood sugar, or prediabetes, and the rates are on the rise. Having prediabetes raises your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The good news is that even if you have prediabetes…
- over 1 year ago
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Comment on Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

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Blood pressure and blood sugar should be tested at home many more times a year than at an annual checkup. Home tests can alert you to changes in your health before you are aware of an emerging problem. They can warn you and your doctor that further testing…
- over 3 years ago
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Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits

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Parents take their children to the doctor when they’re sick. But regular well-child visits to a pediatrician or other health provider are just as important. Getting those checkups and recommended vaccinations help keep children healthy. What Is a Well…
- 6 months ago
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What Exactly Is Asthma?

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In the United States, more than 28 million people have asthma. Nearly 5 million of them are children under the age of 18. Why are children so vulnerable? Asthma is a disease of the lungs that causes airways to swell and narrow. Since children have smaller…
- 20 days ago
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Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

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Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of questions and concerns . We want to make sure you have the support you need as you go through this special journey. Our Special Beginnings ® program is designed to help you stay…
- 10 months ago
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Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

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Some drugs should be checked to make sure they are safe and used correctly. This may mean that a step called pre-approval (sometimes called prior authorization) is needed before it will be covered by your plan. Like hospital stays and some types of…
- over 1 year ago
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The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

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Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the body’s natural “fight…
- 4 months ago
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Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

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Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a problem, says the…
- 2 months ago
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