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Rise in High Blood Pressure as a Result of COVID
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It’s been two long years since Covid-19 hit the U.S. Routines have been completely disrupted. We’ve adopted new lifestyles that involve social distancing, wearing masks and staying home. We skipped doctor appointments, wellness screenings and routine care. Many people lost jobs and businesses. And… See more
Sleep Apnea and Insomnia: A Life-Threatening Combination
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Do ever wake up out of breath or gasping? Are you unexplainably exhausted during the day? Does your spouse complain that you snore loudly? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might be one of the 22 million Americans with sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that involves repeated… See more
Heart Disease is Still the Leading Cause of Death
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To say that America has a heart disease problem is to put it mildly. For more than a century, heart disease has reigned as the leading cause of death in the U.S. It kills one out of every three men and a quarter of women or roughly 690,000 Americans every year.  These are… See more
Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy While Exercising in the Cold
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If you like to run, cycle or hike outside, you have indoor options when winter hits. However, if you are a die-hard outdoor exerciser or winter athlete, who chooses to power through the freezing temperatures, gusty wind, ice and snow, you may want to adopt a few measures to protect your lungs.… See more
Tips to Prevent Dry Skin in the Winter
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With winter in full swing, you probably find yourself reaching for Chapstick® and body lotion more often. Winter’s dry, cold weather draws moisture away from the skin and can lead to winter itch -- a type of… See more
Getting Brain Health Tests if ADHD Runs in the Family
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very common neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed in childhood. Typical signs include: Difficulty focusing Difficulty controlling impulsive behaviors Being overly active Although ADHD can span into adulthood, it was largely considered a… See more
5 Tips for Avoiding Heartburn on Special Occasions
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It’s the holiday season – a time of joy, cheer and heartburn. Mainstream holiday fare – high fat foods, alcohol and desserts – can trigger heartburn. Of course, heartburn isn’t just a holiday thing – many of us experience bad heartburn anytime we eat foods that are spicy or high in fat or drink… See more
FDA Introduces Recommendations to Help Food Manufacturers and Restaurants Lower Sodium in Foods
FDA Introduces Recommendations to Help Food Manufacturers and Restaurants Lower Sodium in Foods
Americans love salt. From shaking it on their food to gobbling up salty, prepackaged snacks to dining on sodium-rich restaurant food, it’s a staple of our diet. As a result, the average American consumes about 3,400 mg of salt each day, despite the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommending… See more
COVID Vaccination Offers Higher Protection than Previous Infection
COVID Vaccination Offers Higher Protection than Previous Infection
Ever since the COVID-19 vaccine became available last December, Americans have been wondering which provides more protection: the vaccine or natural immunity acquired from a previous COVID-19?  The vaccine offers… See more
4 Tips to Help You Maintain Gut Health While on Antibiotics
4 Tips to Help You Maintain Gut Health While on Antibiotics
Antibiotics are one of the greatest medical achievements. They help cure infections like bronchitis, pink eye, upper respiratory infections, strep throat, UTIs, pneumonia, E. coli and salmonella. They can even help with secondary bacterial infections like ear, sinus and lung infections triggered by… See more

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