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Breast cancer treatments and types

October 7, 2024 by Parkland Medical Center

We want to help you understand breast cancer. Here are some common breast cancer treatments, types, grades and stages of breast cancer.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , cancer care , oncology

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How to stay safe this Halloween

October 7, 2024 by Tabitha Barbé

The air is crisp, autumn leaves are falling and Halloween is here. Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe this spooky season.

tags: emergency care , er , halloween , trauma care , urgent care

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PRH employee honored with national HCA award

September 25, 2024 by Ellen Miller

ECMO clinical coordinator Samantha McClelland recognized for her outstanding clinical and community contributions

tags: awards , frist , humanitarian , mcclelland

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Your guide to mammograms and breast screenings

September 5, 2024

We answer some of your top questions and provide advice about how to prepare for screenings and when to get them.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , breast screening , mammogram

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Interns spend summer exploring healthcare careers

August 13, 2024

As we wrap up summer, our Healthcare Career Exploration and Health Management interns are wrapping up the summer of a lifetime.

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You should know these 9 colorectal cancer facts

July 26, 2024

Here's what you need to know about colorectal cancer to help prevent the disease and detect it early.

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3 ways your back pain might indicate something...

June 18, 2024

If your back pain comes with shooting leg pain or numbness in your toes or other extremities, it might be time to see a doctor.

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Don’t delay: 12 issues that require emergency ...

June 10, 2024

Figuring out whether a condition requires emergency care can sometimes be tricky. Here are 12 of the most common reasons you should go to the...

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6 ways to keep your prostate healthy

May 29, 2024 by Parkland Medical Center

Most men develop prostate problems as they grow older. These tips may reduce symptoms and the risk of enlarged prostate and prostate cancer.

tags: cancer care , oncology

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5 ways to relieve joint pain

May 3, 2024

If you are living with achy and painful hip, knee and shoulder joints, here are five expert tips to help relieve your pain.

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

February 13, 2024 by Ellen Miller

HCA New England Healthcare's hospitals in New Hampshire help students explore clinical and non-clinical healthcare careers.

tags: careers , college , healthcare careers , high school , leadership , students

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5 simple heart health tips

February 13, 2024

Learn how to maintain good heart health, including diet tips, exercises and learning about your family's health history.

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What you should know about freestanding emergency...

February 7, 2024 by Parkland Medical Center

Emergency rooms? Freestanding ERs? Urgent care clinics? Learn more about them and when to visit an ER rather than an urgent care center.

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High cholesterol: What you should know

April 21, 2023

Learn about the symptoms of high cholesterol, how it affects heart and vascular health and the steps you can take to treat it.

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Signs your back pain may be something more serious

April 1, 2023

Persistent back pain is not uncommon, but it shouldn’t be ignored. See your doctor if you experience any of these troubling signs.

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Colorectal Cancer is Rising Among Young Adults

March 6, 2023

Early-onset colorectal cancer in those under the age of 50 is rising rapidly according to the National Cancer Institute

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Black women and triple negative breast cancer

March 3, 2023

TNBC disproportionately affects black women under the age of 40.

tags: breast cancer

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Back and neck pain: When to see a doctor

February 1, 2023

Neck or back pain? These 8 questions can help you determine whether to seek medical attention.

tags: back-pain , back-pain-treatment , diagnostic mammogram , mammogram , neck-pain , neck-pain-treatment , spine-pain-treatment

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Diabetes and breast cancer: Q&A with a breast ...

January 30, 2023

Around a third of breast cancer patients are also diabetic or pre-diabetic; and, they have unique needs during the breast cancer journey.

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What you need to know about breast cancer surgical...

October 28, 2022

When diagnosed with breast cancer, for many patients, surgery is the first treatment, followed by chemotherapy or radiation.

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Men can get breast cancer too! Would your guy ...

October 18, 2022

While breast cancer in men is rare (less than one percent of all breast cancer cases) it's often diagnosed at a more advanced stage. That's because...

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Mammograms: what to expect

October 12, 2022

What you can expect from and how to prep for your mammogram, a recommended screening schedule, and answers to commonly asked questions.

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Breast cancer treatments and classifications

October 3, 2022

Learn more about breast cancer treatments, as well as the types, grades, and stages of breast cancer.

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Treatment options for prostate cancer

July 26, 2022

Did you know there seven standard treatment options for prostate cancer, with more being studied in clinical trials? Learn more here.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa , treatment options for prostate cancer

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Benefits of bariatric surgery are greater than...

June 16, 2022

How surgery can help reduce or eliminate medical conditions related to obesity

tags: bariatric surgery , weight loss

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Prostate cancer: How your life might change at...

June 9, 2022 by Timothy Bradford, MD

Dr. Timothy Bradford discusses how prostate cancer can affect your life, from diagnosis through surgery and into the future.

tags: mens health , prostate cancer , prostate cancer surgery

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When to go to the ER: 15 symptoms

June 1, 2022

We've gathered 15 symptoms that are definitely ER worthy and how you can tell. This list of symptoms is not complete, but does cover the most...

tags: emergency , emergency-room , er

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What you should know about occupational therapy

April 16, 2022

Occupational therapy can help people with injuries and other health issues feel empowered in their daily lives.

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How heart attack symptoms show up differently ...

March 29, 2022

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), approx. every 40 seconds, someone experiences a heart attack in the U.S. While some...

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7 best diets for your heart

March 29, 2022

DASH, Ornish, Mediterranean and other eating plans your heart will thank you for.

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Minimally invasive spine surgery

January 24, 2022

Minimally invasive spine surgery might offer you a faster, less painful option if you're considering surgery for your back or neck.

tags: spine , surgery

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COVID-19 vaccination for children

January 3, 2022

Information on COVID-19 vaccination for children ages five to 11.

tags: covid-19 , vaccination , vaccine

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How to know if it's the flu or COVID-19

October 18, 2021

The signs and symptoms for COVID-19 and flu are very similar, the only way to confirm which you have is to get tested.

tags: covid , covid-19 , flu

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Physical rehabilitation for joint pain

October 14, 2021

How movement may help you experience less joint pain.

tags: joint , orthopedics

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Five tips for bone and joint health

October 12, 2021

We often take our bones and joints for granted — until something goes wrong. Read on for five tips to keep your bones and joints healthy.

tags: joint , orthopedics

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Joint problems and concerns

October 11, 2021

Learn more about common joint problems and when to seek help.

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Getting called back after a mammogram

October 7, 2021

It can feel scary, getting called back after a mammogram. Learn why it happens and what could happen at your next appointment.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , mammo , mammogram

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Why this year's flu shot matters more

October 4, 2021

Some doctors worry this flu season might be worse than others. Learn why it's important to get a flu shot this year.

tags: covid , covid-19 , flu , flu shot , vaccine , wellness

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The link between excess weight and severe cases...

October 4, 2021

As we continue to experience COVID-19, preliminary data clearly reveals that severe infections are impacting some people more than others.

tags: bariatrics , covid , covid-19

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8 common men's health issues to watch out for

June 21, 2021 by Bana Jobe

From eating better to quitting bad habits like smoking and attending regular checkups, here are several steps you can take to avoid common...

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The connection between A-fib and stroke

June 10, 2021

A-fib can increase a person's risk of stroke by up to five times.

tags: cardiology , stroke

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COVID prevention after a vaccine

April 28, 2021 by Jake O'Shea, MD, FACEP, chief medical officer for HCA Healthcare Capital Division

COVID Prevention After A Vaccine

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COVID-19 should be a warning to get healthy

April 22, 2021 by Dr. Martin Walko, Bariatric Surgeon

Continuing to fight COVID-19: Wear your mask, eat healthy and move more

tags: covid-19

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Prevent lasting stroke damage

April 5, 2021

B.E. F.A.S.T. in identifying the symptoms of a stroke and prevent lasting damage.

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How working too much affects your heart

January 29, 2021

If you’re routinely working overtime and sitting at your desk for prolonged periods of time, your heart health may suffer. Find out ...

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Do you need to see an electrophysiologist?

January 29, 2021

Electrophysiologists are cardiologists who focus on heart rhythm disturbances. Know when you may need to see one—and how to get this...

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Heart failure and heart rhythm: The link you need...

January 29, 2021

Arrhythmia can lead to heart failure, and heart failure can lead to arrhythmia. Here’s what to look out for and what to do if you have...

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The depression and heart disease link

January 29, 2021

There’s a close link between heart disease and depression. The good news? Keeping your heart healthy can keep your mood up—and...

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The importance of well-woman visits

November 23, 2020

Find out more about the importance of well-woman visits and why it's essential for lifelong health.

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Rethink Thanksgiving for a COVID-Safe holiday

November 17, 2020 by Jeff Scionti, John Skevington and Dean Carucci

As we enter the holiday season, it's time to redouble our efforts to keep COVID-19 at bay.

tags: covid , covid-19 , hand sanitizer , handwashing , holidays , masking , safety , social distancing , thanksgiving

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Know where to seek care

October 26, 2020

Here are some basic guidelines to help you decide whether you should visit your primary care provider (PCP), or the emergency room (ER).

tags: consult-a-nurse , health and wellness , primary care

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Scheduled procedures and surgeries during COVID...

October 19, 2020

If you have a surgery scheduled during COVID–19, here is some information on the current safeguards in place, and what to expect before...

tags: data protection , digital payment , security

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Five tips for getting the most out of your primary...

October 19, 2020

Make the most out of your primary care visit. Five tips you should know.

tags: consult-a-nurse , general health , primary care

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Spread cheer, not COVID-19, this holiday season

October 14, 2020

The upcoming holidays may look a little different this year. Celebrate safely during COVID-19. Learn how.

tags: christmas and covid-19 , halloween and covid-19 , hanukkah and covid-19 , holidays and covid-19 , how to celebrate holiday safely this year , thanksgiving and covid-19

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COVID-19 testing basics

September 2, 2020

If you’re struggling to parse through all of the information about the different COVID-19 tests, you’re not alone.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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Rumor: “COVID parties” Fact: Social distancing...

August 19, 2020

One of the troubling stories that's been making the rounds about the coronavirus is related to so-called "COVID parties."

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , social distance

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What you need to know about HPV and cervical cancer

August 18, 2020

Continuing cervical cancer screenings throughout adulthood is one of the most important steps you can take in lowering your risk for cervical...

tags: cancer , health and wellness , oncology , women's , women's health

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ER visits and COVID-19: How we’re keeping you ...

August 10, 2020

You can rest assured that our care sites are always looking out for your safety and taking even more precautions now.

tags: coronavirus , covid-19 , covid-19 blog , er

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"Back to School" safety and wellbeing during COVID...

August 6, 2020

For the last six months (and counting), parents have been navigating guidelines and safety measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19.

tags: back to school , covid-19 , covid-19 blog , pediatrics

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#MaskUp

July 28, 2020

The importance of masking by three HCA New Hampshire facility CEOs.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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The health screenings every woman in her 50s and...

July 20, 2020

Regular checkups and health screenings help protect your health and detect potential issues. Learn with health tests you need in your 50s and...

tags: age 50s and 60s , all-seasons , health & wellness , women's , women's health

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The health screenings every woman in her 20s and...

July 15, 2020

Regular checkups and health screenings help protect your health and detect potential issues. Learn which health tests you need in your 20s...

tags: age 20-30s , all-seasons , health and wellness , womens , womens health

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The health screenings every woman in her 40s needs

July 8, 2020

Regular screenings help you manage the health challenges mid-life can bring by detecting potential problems when they are most treatable. ...

tags: age 40s , all-seasons , health and wellness , womens , womens health

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Backyard Trampolines: How to Prevent a Trip to...

June 30, 2020

Backyard trampolines are popular — although trampoline accidents send about 100,000 people to the emergency room each year.

tags: injuries , safety , trampolines

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How to wear the right facemask the right way

June 15, 2020

With recommendations from the CDC about wearing cloth facemasks in public places (and some areas enforcing compliance laws), it’s a good idea...

tags: covid-19-blog

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Why stomach pain should never be ignored

June 1, 2020

Stomach pain is common, but could indicate a serious condition. Learn why you should never ignore stomach pain.

tags: abdominal pain , appendicitis , ectopic pregnancy , gallstones , stomach pain

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9 Athletes Under 40 Who Suffered Strokes

May 20, 2020

Even young, in-shape athletes can be victims of a stroke. It happened to these athletes when they were all under 40. Could it happen to you?

tags: athletes who suffered stroke , stroke , stroke under 40

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The surprising (and serious) links between sleep...

May 13, 2020

Two studies have proven the connection between sleep and stroke.

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Seeking care for emergency conditions

May 10, 2020

Delaying medical care can have dire consequences. But unfortunately, that’s what has been happening recently in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic...

tags: emergency care , er

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Don't avoid emergency care

April 29, 2020

At Parkland Medical Center, we are committed to helping protect the health and safety of our community.

tags: covid-19 , emergency care , er

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5 ways stroke fools young people

April 28, 2020

Ten to 15 percent of strokes occur in people 45 or younger, many of whom are fooled into thinking the symptoms are caused by something else.

tags: stroke , stroke in young people , stroke symptoms , stroke under 45

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Tips for improving your memory

March 30, 2020

Learn how you can improve your memory, whatever your age, using some or all of these techniques.

tags: memory , mild memory loss , tips to improve memory

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Top 4 ways to deal with hay fever

March 23, 2020

If spring brings you itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose, you don’t have to hide inside. Take these four steps to reduce the symptoms of hay...

tags: hay fever , puffy eyes , runny nose , seasonal allergies , sneezing

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Maintaining your mental health during COVID-19

March 19, 2020

With news of COVID-19 filling every channel and conversation, it’s no surprise that you may be feeling some strain on your mental health. Anxiety...

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Selfie safety

March 16, 2020

Pressure to take captivating selfies has led to injury and even deaths. Stay safe and follow these tips when taking selfies.

tags: facebook , instagram , selfie deaths , selfies , selfie safety , social media , twitter

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Don’t let March Madness sink your health goals

March 15, 2020

March Madness can leave little room for healthy food, sleep and exercise. But with a few tips, you can enjoy the tournament without having to...

tags: healthy march madness snacks , march madness , march madness stress

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Managing incontinence? You’re not alone

March 11, 2020

For most people, lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort or even stop incontinence altogether.

tags: female incontinence , incontinence , incontinence female incontinence , male incontinence , urinary incontinence

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When diets aren’t enough: Is weight loss surgery...

March 11, 2020

You’ve likely have seen it in the news, social media, TV commercials, even on billboards. Weight loss surgery is an accepted part of the modern...

tags: bariatric surgery , dieting , weight loss , weight loss surgery

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Heads up for kid concussions

March 4, 2020

A study from the Journal of Pediatrics has findings that are shaking things up when it comes to getting your kids back to their healthiest after...

tags: concussions , head injury , kid concussions

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Are gel manicures safe?

March 2, 2020

Gel manicures require UV light to "cure" or set. Reduce your risk of exposure with simple precautions.

tags: gel manicure , manicure , ultraviolet , uv exposure , uv light

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How to Prevent a Second Heart Attack

February 24, 2020

Having one heart attack puts you at risk for another one. Follow these tips to avoid suffering a second heart attack.

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5 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Hearts Healthy

February 17, 2020

Cardiologists know how to reduce your risk of heart disease. Learn how they keep their own hearts healthy.

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Is chocolate good for your heart?

February 14, 2020

Chocolate may contain specific benefits to your heart health. Find out how the right chocolate can lead to a healthy heart.

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Healthy Super Bowl snacks to get you to the end...

February 2, 2020

Super Bowl snacks don’t have to be unhealthy. Keep the energy going with healthier choices.

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How to Start a Journal (and Why it’s a Healthy...

January 27, 2020

Journaling is good for you, both mentally and physically. It helps with healing, trauma, stress and function. Learn tips on how to start a journal...

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Screening for colon cancer: you have options

January 22, 2020

The American Cancer Society updated their guidelines for colorectal cancer screenings, dropping the age for an initial screening from 50 to 45...

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer screenings , guidelines for colorectal cancer

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Lies you should never tell your doctor

January 20, 2020

When your doctor relies on you to give them information about your health. Learn 5 lies patients tell doctors and why it can be dangerous.

tags: alcohol abuse , depression , exercise , lying to your doctor , medications , sexually transmitted diseases , smoking

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5 Reasons to get a flu shot

January 13, 2020

Getting the flu shot each year is an important part of your health care. Five reasons why.

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Common items that send 12 kids to the ER every...

January 10, 2020

Babyproofing is typically pretty high on every new parents’ to-do list. We lock up our medications, our household cleaners and our fancy steak...

tags: babyproofing , emergency , er

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Does my baby have RSV?

January 6, 2020

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious symptoms in young infants. Learn to recognize the signs of RSV in your baby.

tags: bronchiolitis , pneumonia , respiratory syncytial virus , rsv

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Organizing hacks for a peaceful 2020

January 1, 2020

Research shows that a cluttered space may cause anxiety, lack of focus and decreased productivity. Learn organizing hacks for keeping your mind...

tags: new year , organizing hacks , tips for organizing

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How to avoid the highly contagious stomach flu

December 30, 2019

The virus that causes most cases of “stomach flu” is highly contagious and tough to avoid. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

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Practice mindfulness to reduce holiday stress

December 16, 2019

The holidays are supposed to be enjoyable, but often stress gets in the way. Practicing mindfulness can help. Here's how.

tags: holiday stress , meditating , meditation , mindfulness , reducing holiday stress

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Babyproof your holidays

December 9, 2019

If small children will be part of your celebration this year, take steps to keep them safe from household dangers and gifts that present hazards...

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Tips to keep you and your family healthy during...

December 2, 2019

Get into the spirit of the holidays. Keep these healthy tips in mind to help you and your family enjoy this special time of the year.

tags: family , health , healthy through the holidays , holidays , holiday tips

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Healthy Thanksgiving Traditions

November 25, 2019

A few healthy changes can make your Thanksgiving more enjoyable — and prevent binge eating you’ll regret later.

tags: brunch , healthy , holiday season , marathon , thanksgiving , thanksgiving meal , turkey trot

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