Friday, February 7, 2020

Heart disease kills more people than all forms of cancer combined and is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
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Friday, July 5, 2019

Not all babies exposed to GBS become infected, but, for those who do, the results can be devastating. GBS can cause babies to be miscarried, stillborn, born prematurely, become very sick, have lifelong handicaps, or die. Even babies born to mothers who have tested negative can become infected by group B strep.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Your body undergoes many changes with aging. Although there are some normal age-related changes, including in a person’s memory and thinking, dementia, or severe memory loss that interferes with daily life, is not part of the normal aging process. Learn what’s healthy aging and what’s not.
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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards, may force you to evacuate your home or shelter-in-place at short notice. It is important to know what to do in case of an emergency well before disaster strikes. Follow these easy steps to make sure you’re protected.
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Monday, February 4, 2019

During a wellness visit, your heart is used to receiving your primary care physician’s undivided attention. He or she makes sure it isn’t under too much pressure, acts as a good listener, and isn’t afraid to level with it. The problem is, many hearts don’t get this amount of attentiveness outside of the doctor’s office.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

It's important to get enough sleep. Sleep helps keep your mind and body healthy. Getting enough sleep isn’t only about total hours of sleep. It’s also important to get good quality sleep on a regular schedule so you feel rested when you wake up.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

It’s beginning to feel a lot like flu season! Nausea, sore throat, drowsiness and lastly, rumors. Avoid the flu this winter or at least get rid of it sooner, by knowing the facts. We’re debunking six of the most common flu myths.
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Thursday, January 3, 2019

January is a great time to identify positive changes you’d like to make in the year to come. When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, health and losing weight are always popular themes. Bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery or gastric bypass surgery, is a proven long-term solution for those suffering from obesity and its related diseases.
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