Category: Health Awareness

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Digestive Health Facts for You to Digest

We all use our digestive system every day, every time we eat and drink. Many of us take this complex system for granted, so take time to understand how it works so you can keep it healthy.

What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Symptoms

Each year, around 800,000 Americans have a stroke, a medical emergency that can have a debilitating effect on the brain and body. Knowing stroke symptoms is the first step toward protecting your health.

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Exercise Snacks & Other Ways to Counteract Too Much Sitting

If you spend hours each day sitting at a desk in front of a computer, you aren’t alone. Could “exercise snacks” be enough to counteract all that sitting?

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Preventing Pickleball Injuries

Pickleball-related injuries range from mild sprains to severe muscular strains and joint complications. Thankfully, many players can effectively prevent and treat these injuries by knowing what causes them, how to prevent injury and what recovery looks like.

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Why Exercise Impacts So Much More Than Your Waistline

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

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Tired? Having Headaches? You Could Be Experiencing Caffeine Withdrawal

Your daily coffee could be giving you more side effects than just energy. Here’s what you need to know about caffeine withdrawal and when to reduce your caffeine consumption.

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Can’t Afford Your Medications? Here’s What You Can Do.

Many people take multiple prescription medications, but the cost of these medications can add up. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make your medications more affordable.

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9 Tips on How to Walk Your Dog Safely

Walking your dog is great exercise, and it’s a good way to keep your four-legged best friend healthy and happy. But walking your dog can also have safety risks, especially as you get older.

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Is Vaping Bad For Kids? Know The Risks

Have you wondered if vaping is bad for your kids? Often advertised as a safe alternative to smoking, health care professionals now recognize vaping as a dangerous trend. False advertising is responsible for a lot of the misinformation around vaping.

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Food Allergies: How They Develop and How to Treat Them

There are many things people can be allergic to, including foods. How do you recognize that you, your baby or your child has a food allergy and what can you do about it?