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Woman sick with the flu

FLU SOS: When to Treat at Home, Seek Urgent Care, or Head to the ER

You wake up one morning with a sore throat and cough. Do you know what to do if you think you have the flu? You will likely not be too sick if you get the flu. However, if you start feeling very ill, know where to go – primary care, urgent care or ER.

Man and woman happy and exercising outside

Why Exercise Impacts So Much More Than Your Waistline

While some people associate exercise with weight loss, there are so many additional health benefits.

Treating a wound that won't heal

What Can You Do About a Wound that Won’t Heal?

Do you have a non-healing wound? It’s important to get control of the situation now. Our experts have solutions for chronic wounds.

Emotional Eating

How to Stop Emotional Eating

An action that starts as a temporary fix can become an unhealthy habit. Here’s how to break the cycle of emotional eating.

Bruise on arm

Bruise First Aid and When to Get Help

Contusions, commonly called bruises, happen when blood vessels under the skin break, but the skin isn’t cut. Here’s how to get them to heal faster.

Man with vascular disease putting on compression stockings

What Is Vascular Disease?

Normally, your veins and arteries work behind the scenes to transport oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. But sometimes, certain health conditions can prevent them from doing their job properly.

Aromatherapy’s Health Benefits

Have you ever tried aromatherapy? It can benefit both your emotional and physical health. Learn when to use essential oils and how to do so safely.

7 Foods That Trigger Gout

Gout is a condition that leads to joint pain. Fortunately, people suffering from gout can make dietary changes to alleviate their symptoms. Avoiding foods that trigger gout improves the quality of life and decreases the likelihood of an attack.

Diagnosing and Treating Lyme Disease

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious problems, including heart and nervous system issues. Learn what signs to look for and how it is treated.

13 Supplements That Boost the Immune System

Beyond medical treatments and precautions for preventing illness, there are ways we can go about creating a healthy lifestyle for a tip-top immune system. And science supports the use of some supplements in conjunction with these lifestyle strategies to boost your immune system further.