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  • Career Wellness: It's Important to Your Health and Well-Being

    It doesn’t seem like a crazy aspiration. We spend so much time of our time working, wouldn’t it be nice to actually enjoy what we do? Who doesn’t want to spend their time doing something interesting, rewarding and personally fulfill...
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  • Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    If you have diabetes, it affects your whole body — even your mouth. Don’t skip regular dental checkups. Along with managing your blood sugar levels, dental care helps you keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar ...
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  • Opioid Review: A Painless Conversation about Pain

    If you have a chronic condition or have ever recovered from an injury or illness, you know how difficult coping with pain can be. Pain management has become a controversial topic. The current epidemic of addiction to opioid pain medications is a...
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  • Get Ready for School with an Asthma Action Plan

    Each new school year, you take steps to get your child ready to go back to the classroom. But if your child has asthma, back-to-school prep has one more layer. Nearly 4.8 million children under 18 in the U.S. struggle with asthma, says the Asthma...
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  • Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

    Your chances of catching a viral illness are higher at certain times of year: Back to school. When temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors. Before the fall and winter holidays. At the start of the new year. Now’s the time to find t....
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  • Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

    You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening .....
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  • How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

    If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’l...
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  • Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby are two of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. Along with all the plans and preparations you’re making now, don’t forget to keep up with good dental care. Good prenatal care includ...
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  • Four Hispanic Medical Pioneers Who Made Our Lives Better

    They were pioneers, risk takers and dedicated physicians determined to contribute something to the world that was greater than themselves. During Hispanic Heritage month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), we celebrate the lives and legacies...
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  • Hypertension: The Silent Killer

    If hypertension were a character in a spy novel, its name would be “the silent killer.” It would live quietly among us, moving unseen as it destroys us from within. If it went unnoticed for too long, it could even bring death. This dange...
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  • Turn Your Chores into a Workout

    Next time you see a ring around your bathtub, don’t grumble. Instead, just get out your scrub brush and give your upper body a workout. After all, the only bad workout is the one you didn’t do. Household chores can be a great form of exer...
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  • Help Keep Your Teen’s Teeth Healthy

    It seems to happen in the blink of an eye. Your sweet little kiddo is suddenly straddling the divide between childhood and adulthood. Teens throw a whole set of unique challenges every parent’s way. Some are even related to their dental health.....
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  • Get the Scoop on Avocado’s Health Perks

    ‘Fats’ don’t need to be a four-letter word in your food vocabulary. Avocados are a source of healthy monounsaturated fats. But there are many other nutrients packed in their green flesh. Nosh on their creamy goodness and ...
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  • Help Stop Bullying

    Bystanders can play a key role in stopping bullying — both in school and online. Help your kids learn what it means to stand up for someone who is bullied. Sadly, bullying among kids and teens is still very common in the U.S. About 20% of all s....
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  • Shop the Farmers Market for Fresh Finds

    What better way to take advantage of nature's bounty than a visit to your local farmers market? Do your grocery shopping outside. You’ll find a rainbow of fresh, nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables and herbs. Easy access to fresh, locally grown fo....
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