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May 17, 2021
Medical Procedures, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Do You Need an Advance Health Care Directive?

If you’re young and healthy, chances are you probably haven’t given much thought to what would happen if you suffered a life-threatening injury or developed a serious illness. In...
May 8, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
The Air in Your Home Could Be Aggravating Your Allergies – What You Can Do

Allergic reactions happen when the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance. When you have seasonal allergies during the spring, it’s often because there is a high amount...
May 5, 2021
Mental Health, Prevention and Wellness
The Surprising Link Between Mental Health and Heart Disease

The connection between mental health and heart disease is nothing new to health care professionals. Doctors have long known that behaviors associated with certain mental health disorders can...
May 3, 2021
Mental Health, Prevention and Wellness
Identifying Depression Warning Signs and What to Do Next

Everybody has those days when they feel down in the dumps. But it’s important to know the difference between a few glum days and signs of something more serious. It’s…

April 28, 2021
Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle Medicine, Prevention and Wellness
Exercise Frequency and Guidelines for Maintaining Healthy Bones and Joints

Exercise is the time-tested elixir for looking good and feeling healthy. However, if done improperly, it may lead to joint aches and pains. When planning your exercise frequency, routine, or…

April 26, 2021
Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle Medicine, Pain Management and Prescription Drugs, Prevention and Wellness
An Active Approach to Feeling Better: Exercises for Lower Back Pain

About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point during their lifetime. And lower back pain is among the top health concerns for people who drive for…

April 21, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
Can You Get a Sunburn on a Cloudy Day? And Other Less-Obvious Sun Safety Scenarios

You’re probably well aware that excessive sun exposure is associated with health risks, whether it’s something as simple as a sunburn or more serious issues such as skin cancer. And…

April 20, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
The Types of Skin Cancer to Be Aware Of

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and it’s estimated that one in five American will develop it in their lifetime. Every year, there…