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- ️Tue Jan 11 2022
Healthy living … easier said than done, right? But did you know that adopting a healthy lifestyle is easier than you might think? There are many steps you can …
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“Why do I smoke?" Quiz
Knowing why you smoke might be the answer to quitting for good.
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Balancing Work and Caregiving
Caring for a loved one while working outside the home can be a challenging balancing act. Talk to your employer,…
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Brain Training for Seniors
Exercising your brain is important to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Food Habits Survey
Use this resource to help track your food habits and share them with your doctor.
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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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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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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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Healthy Habits at Age 60 and Beyond
A look at tips, tricks, advice and the benefits of maintaining healthy eating and exercise habits as you get…
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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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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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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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Kegel Exercises for Your Pelvic Muscles
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder, and bowel (large intestine).
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Meal Plans and How They Help
Meal plans are a great resource for eating healthy at any age.