Category: Conditions & Treatments

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What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer in Younger Women

While rare, breast cancer in people under 40 does occur. Learn if you’re at risk and what symptoms to watch out for.

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Be a Good Role Model: Building a Healthy Lifestyle With Your Kids

You want your kids to grow up healthy and strong. After all, children who learn to make good health decisions today are more likely to make them for years to come. But how do you do it? A healthy lifestyle starts with you.

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New Ultrasound Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

While there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, there are several options for treatment, including medication, physical therapy, surgery (deep brain stimulation), and now there is a new focused ultrasound treatment option that reduces symptoms.

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Breakfast with Diabetes: What’s Best for You To Eat

With a healthy, diabetes-friendly breakfast, you can power up and manage blood sugar levels at the same time.

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Treating and Preventing ACL Injuries

If you’re a sports fan, odds are you’ve probably seen an athlete suffer an ACL injury. Do you know what that acronym means? Knowing what it is can help you avoid one yourself.

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Sports Psychology: Unlocking Mental Resilience for Peak Performance

Using sports psychology principles to build mental resilience helps athletes develop confidence, reduce anxiety and reach their full performance potential.

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Talk to Your Provider About Improving Your Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and its effects contribute to conditions such as heart attack and stroke. If you haven’t yet, make lifestyle choices that will lower your risk of heart disease and improve your overall heart health.

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Life After Stroke: Expert Recovery Advice

Are you or a loved one recovering from a stroke? There are important steps individuals need to take. Learn more about the post-stroke recovery process.

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The Relationship Between Diabetes and Stroke

There is a strong connection between living with diabetes and having a stroke. Being aware of the risk factors, how the two health issues are related, and ways to prevent both can benefit anyone concerned about developing diabetes or having a stroke.

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Osteoporosis: Exercises to Improve Bone Health

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens the bones in your body. With an increased risk of sustaining an injury accompanying the disease, it can be challenging to know what exercises for osteoporosis are safe. People living with osteoporosis can, and should, exercise. They may just need to adjust their exercise routine a bit to accommodate their diagnosis for safety and good health.