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The Best Ways To Manage Your Prescription Medications

Many of us take multiple medications, particularly as we age. However, it is important to keep track of your medications to ensure that negative interactions won’t occur. Learn how to manage your prescriptions like a pro.
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Everything You Need to Know About Spring Allergies

Spring is a beautiful time of the year – but it also can be challenging if you have allergies. Find out how you can tell if you have allergies and how you can relieve your symptoms.
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5 Ways to Stay Active in Winter

Maintaining your exercise routine or starting a new one can be difficult when temperatures outside take a dive, but the cold is no reason to abandon your work out plan. Discover new ways you can stay active this winter.
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You Have A Shot At Preventing Cancer

The human papillomavirus virus (HPV) vaccine is important for preventing common HPV strains that lead to many types of cancer. Discover some common myths and facts surrounding this vaccine.
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How to Be Your Own Health Care Advocate

Health care can be complex, but it’s important to make sure that you are an active participant in your treatment plan. Find out how you can become your own health care advocate and develop a productive partnership with your providers.
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What Are Clinical Trials?

Clinical trials help determine whether a newly developed treatment for a number of diseases are effective. Find out more about clinical trials and how they might be helpful to you.
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Keep Your Family Safe From the Flu

Flu season comes around every year and is responsible for a number of hospitalizations and even deaths each year. Find out what you can do to protect your family from this viral infection.
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How to Combat Fall Allergies

Fall can cause problems for seasonal allergy sufferers, including itchy eyes, runny nose, and scratchy throat. Learn how you can survive this difficult time of year.
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8 Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Sometimes seemingly unconcerning symptoms can actually be an indicator of a health emergency. Find out what symptoms you should be paying attention to. It could save your life.
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Do You Listen to Your Body?

In our fast-paced, overstimulated world, there are so many things competing for our attention—so many in fact, that we may miss what’s going on in our bodies.
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