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50 or Over? Why You May Want to Consider the New Shingles Vaccine
The best way for healthy adults 50 years and older to prevent shingles is to get the Shingrix vaccine, the CDC says.
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Over 65? Here’s Why You Should Be Cautious About More Than Just The Flu This Flu Season.
By taking the right steps now, you can increase the odds of avoiding the brunt of both flu season and pneumonia season this winter.
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How to Help Prevent Heart Disease – At Any Age
Ready to get started? It can be easier than you think. Here are lifestyle changes that may help prevent heart disease at any ange.
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Debunking 5 Myths about Problem Gambling
There are a lot of misconceptions about problem gambling. We investigate five of them based on the latest clinical evidence.
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Why Am I Always Cold?
Some people feel cold due to too little body fat or physical activity. But cold sensitivity could also be a sign of a medical issue.
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Are You at Risk for a Vitamin Deficiency?
Our bodies need vitamins and minerals, but more is not always better. Multivitamins and supplements may be unnecessary.
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How Close Is Too Close During Flu Season?
Influenza kills tens of thousands each year and sickens millions. Vaccination is one way to avoid being sick and spreading flu.
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Why Blood Clots Often Go Undetected
Each day, nearly 274 people die from a blood clot – that’s one person every six minutes, yet one in four people even realize they have the symptoms.
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Feeling Blue? There’s No Need to Suffer in Silence
Less than half of those affected by mental illness get treatment. Two sources of help that may be overlooked are EAPs and insurance providers.
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Be Smart with Unused Medicine on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day lets people dispose of old prescriptions that could potentially cause accidental poisoning, misuse or overdose.
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Managing Panic Attacks with a Proactive Approach
Panic attacks may come on suddenly and prompt physical reactions such as shortness of breath, heart palpitations, shaking, tingling, chest pains, nausea and hot flashes or chills.
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Know the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
People often confuse a heart attack for cardiac arrest, or vice versa. Learn what the difference is between the two.
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Let’s Talk Trends: Activated Charcoal
Some claim activated charcoal can whiten teeth, stop indigestion and cure hangovers. But experts say it may be ineffective or even harmful.
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Test Your Knowledge of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy affects everyone differently. Learn more about the misconceptions related to this common disorder.
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Is Your Teen Part of the Vaping Craze?
Learn why smoking e-cigarettes or vaping is becoming increasingly popular among teens and how you can have an impactful conversation with them about it.
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Don’t Let This Sickness Ruin Your Holiday Plans
Every year, an estimated one in six Americans gets sick from foodborne diseases. But there are some simple ways to help keep everyone safe.
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Is Binge-Watching TV Affecting Your Health?
More than 80 percent of young people in a recent study said they binge-watched TV. See these four potential health effects of too much television.