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5 Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Earth Day

April 22, 2019

Earth Day’s a great time to make a difference in your own health as well as the planet’s. These five lifestyle changes are good for the Earth...

tags: earth day , healthy lifestyle , healthy lifestyle

Eggs: Cracking the Code

April 15, 2019

Are eggs healthy or not? And is one kind of egg healthier than another? Get the answers here.

tags: cholesterol , healthy eating , healthy eating , heart disease , nutrition , nutrition , vitamins , vitamins

How to Meditate

April 10, 2019

Discover easy ways to start meditating. Take five minutes out of your busy day to meditate and reset from feeling stressed to a sense of peace...

tags: deep breathing , deep breathing , health and wellness , health and wellness , meditation , meditation , mindfulness , mindfulness , stress relief

7 Ways Stress Can Harm Your Body

April 8, 2019

Stress hurts mental health and it can harm your physical health, too. Check out these smart strategies that can help you take control.

tags: anxiety , anxiety , back pain , back pain , headaches , headaches , insomnia , neck pain , neck pain , stress , stress

Best Workouts for Your Stress Type

April 1, 2019

Does the idea of lacing up your sneakers stress you out? Maybe you just need to find the exercise that best helps your type of stress.

tags: anxiety , dancing , exercise , kickboxing , stress , walking , walking , yoga , yoga

Kidney Stones: Diet Matters

March 20, 2019

Ten percent of people will develop a kidney stone in their lifetime. Learn how five simple diet tips can help cut your risk.

tags: kidney stone diet , kidney stones , urinary tract health

Seven Ways To Beat Winter SADness

February 4, 2019

During the winter months, about 15 percent of Americans suffer from a mood disorder known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

tags: depression , sad , seasonal affective disorder , winter blues , winter sadness

Understanding Sepsis

January 21, 2019

What are the causes and symptoms?

tags: bacteremia , bacterial infection , sepsis , sepsis , septicemia

Preventing Teens From Driving While Distracted

January 16, 2019

Ways to help keep your new driver safe.

tags: distracted driving , distracted driving , driving , driving , teens , teens

Watch Your Step: Preventing Falls this Winter ...

January 11, 2019

Important tips for when the temperature dips.

tags: falls , safety , winter

Seven Step Action Plan for a Healthy Heart

September 10, 2018

When it comes to your heart health, what you do and what you don't do can truly make a difference. Try this step-by-step plan for a healthy heart...

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular , cardiovascular , heart disease , heart health

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Summer is a season of sun-soaked gatherings and grilling out. Amid all the cookouts and events, it can be tempting to help yourself to just one...

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart health

Workouts to Prevent Heart Disease

August 15, 2018

Men are at higher risk for developing heart disease, but there are ways to avoid it. These workouts are designed to keep your heart healthy and...

tags: aerobic exercise , aerobic exercise , exercise , exercise , heart disease , weight lifting , workouts to prevent heart disease

10 Tips to Keep Safe and Warm During the Cold ...

January 22, 2016

Parkland Medical Center wants to make sure you have what you need with general safety tips for handling the cold.

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