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Mental Health
10 tips to reduce stress and take care of yourself during the holidays
Most Americans report feeling stressed or overwhelmed during the holiday season. If you're feeling this way, we have 10 tips to reduce stress and help you take care of yourself during the busy time of year.
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Mental Health
Seasonal affective disorder, winter blues and self-care tips to get ahead of symptoms
Colder, darker months can cause some of us to feel a little more withdrawn or sad. Our clinical psychologist explains seasonal affective disorder, winter blues and how you can get ahead of the seasonal symptoms.
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Cancer Care
How you can beat the odds by getting screened for lung cancer
Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer. However, most people don't know they have it until it's too late. That's why early screening and low-dose CT scans are so important to prevent lung cancer deaths.
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Children's Health
Infant bonding and your baby’s development: Tips for parents to encourage bonding
Infant bonding is an important process in a baby's life and can help set the stage for healthy relationships going forward. Learn ways to encourage bonding and why the whole family should be involved.
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COVID and flu: Symptoms, vaccine side effects and more
Can you get a COVID and flu shot at the same time? What are the side effects of each vaccine? Our infectious disease expert answers your questions to help keep you and your family healthy this winter.
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Cancer Care
What does it mean to have dense breasts, and why is screening so critical?
About 50% of women have dense breasts, which could make it more difficult to detect breast cancer. That's why it's so critical to get routine mammograms to find out if you have dense breasts.
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What you should know about E. coli symptoms and food recalls
Food recalls because of E. coli contamination are fairly common in the U.S. Our experts detail how the bacteria can be spread and what E. coli symptoms you should watch for.
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Mental Health
Suicide prevention: Who’s most at risk and how to help yourself or a loved one
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. For many people, it can be tough to know where to turn for help or how to help someone you know may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
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Are weight loss medications, like Wegovy, right for you?
There's been more attention lately on weight loss medications, including Wegovy and others. Learn how weight loss medications work, when you should start taking them, and what options are available.
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New COVID variants and a rise in cases: The latest on symptoms and at-home tests
With new COVID-19 variants and the number of cases increasing, it's a good time for a reminder of the COVID symptoms to watch for and how to take an at-home test.
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Children's Health
4 tips for preventing food allergies at school
For parents of children with food allergies, there can be a constant worry that their child may eat a food they shouldn't. But there are things parents can do to help ease their fears while their child is at school.
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Children's Health
Back-to-school tips to protect your kid from COVID-19, fentanyl, injuries and more
As your child heads back to school, learn how you can help protect them from COVID-19, fentanyl, concussions, sports-related injuries, and more.
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Why you should carry naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses
You never know when you may need to jump in to help save the life of someone suffering from an opioid overdose. Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a medication that can reverse the effects of opioids, like fentanyl.
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What is primary care? Learn why you should partner with a provider for your health
You may have seen a primary care provider for a checkup or illness. But why is having a provider so important? We explain what primary care can do for you, who you might see, and how they can help you stay healthy.
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Learn the 5 stroke symptoms and why you need to act fast to help
Stroke can happen to anyone at any age. When a stroke happens, it's important to know the signs to help yourself or someone else. Learn the stroke symptoms, risk factors and why getting medical help is so important.
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Mental Health
Better sleep: Why it’s important for your health and tips to sleep soundly
A good night's sleep can often be hard for us to get. But sleep is so important for our health and preventing serious health conditions. Learn how much shut eye you should get and some tips to get better sleep.
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Eating disorders: Symptoms, types, risks, and ways to seek help
About 10% of Americans have an eating disorder, and those numbers have increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn the types of eating disorders, what to look for, and ways you can help.
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Children's Health
When is my child ready for the next car seat? 4 tips for parents
As a parent, it can be hard to know when your child is ready to move onto the next car seat or booster seat. Our experts have four tips to help keep your child safe in your vehicle.
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Fentanyl facts, overdose signs to look for, and how you can help save a life
Fentanyl overdoses have increased significantly in the last couple years. Learn how to keep your family and friends safe with fentanyl facts, what to look for in an overdose, and how you can help save a life.
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