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      How to Avoid Heart Disease: 6 Steps to a Healthier...

      January 23, 2018
      Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide – accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year – according to the American Heart...

      Surviving the flu: symptoms, treatment and danger...

      January 19, 2018
      This year's flu vaccine doesn't cover the dominant strain of the flu. Find out how to treat the flu and recognize complications that can be deadly...

      tags: er , flu , general wellness , h3n2 , primary care , urgent care

      Why is the flu so bad this year?

      January 19, 2018
      Some flu seasons are worse than others. Learn why the 2018 flu season is so widespread.

      tags: er , flu , general wellness , h3n2 , primary care , urgent care

      Is Your Job a Pain in the Back?

      January 18, 2018
      Maybe you think that if you’re not a lumberjack, farmer or construction worker, you won’t have to worry about back pain at work. You’d be wrong...

      tags: ortho-care-campaign

      Are You Killing Your Knees?

      January 18, 2018
      When was the last time you skinned your knee? It's probably been a while since you experienced this commonplace ailment of rough and tumble youthful...

      tags: ortho-care-campaign

      Be Hip to Hip Fractures!

      January 18, 2018
      Hip fractures aren’t just for the elderly. While nine out of 10 hip fractures do occur in people older than 65, hip injuries can happen to anybody...

      tags: ortho-care-campaign

      Cold or Flu?

      January 18, 2018
      You feel sick to your stomach. You’re sneezing, coughing, achy, feverish, and downright miserable. So do you have a cold, the regular flu, or...

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      How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

      November 28, 2017 by Caron Sharp
      Holidays can be hard on your waistline and hard on your mind.

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      Bullying 101

      September 25, 2017
      Most experts on bullying define it as the use of force or coercion to abuse or intimidate others.

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      Appendicitis – What is it and why is it so dangerous?

      August 31, 2017 by Karl Stiegler, MD
      The appendix is a small, tube-like vestigial organ that hangs from the large intestine, with an immune-related function early in life, but adults...

      Total Solar Eclipse: How to See it Safely

      August 14, 2017
      Dr. Mark Ewald, an ophthalmologist at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, addresses key questions on eye protection for the Great American Eclipse...

      tags: eclipse , eclipse safety , eye protection , eye safety , solar eclipse , sunglasses

      Watching the Solar Eclipse: Here's How to Protect...

      August 14, 2017
      A total solar eclipse will be visible from the contiguous US on August 21, 2017. Try these eye safety tips to avoid injury.

      tags: eclipse eye safety , solar eclipse , solar eclipse blindness , solar eclipse eye damage

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      4 Steps to Better Eye Health

      August 14, 2017
      Your eyes add more depth to each daily experience. Simply put, they're one of your most prized possessions.

      tags: diabetic eye disease , glaucoma , macular degeneration , uva radiation , uvb radiation , uv rays , vision health

      Total Eclipse to Pass Over the Low Country

      July 25, 2017
      On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental United States from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina.

      Summer Beach Time Means Water Safety

      July 17, 2017
      The millions of Americans who will flock to beaches this summer need to keep safety in mind as they frolic in the sand and surf, an expert advises...

      Three Benefits of Eating Chocolate

      July 6, 2017
      Chocolate has all but been elevated to superfood status. And the benefits of chocolate keep rolling in.

      Does Deodorant Cause Breast Cancer?

      April 19, 2017
      Summary – Have you heard the rumor that deodorants and antiperspirants cause breast cancer? More importantly -- is it true?

      I Had a Mammogram Come Back Positive

      April 19, 2017
      It’s common to get called back after a mammogram— learn what positive results could mean and find out what your next steps are.

      6 Simple Ways to Protect Your Breasts

      April 19, 2017
      In the U.S. one in eight women may develop breast cancer. Here are a few simple things that can decrease your risk.

      Laughter Therapy for a Healthier Heart

      March 28, 2017
      Laugh your way to better blood vessel function by watching a funny flick, or telling a good joke.

      Surprising Signs Your Heart Health is at Risk

      January 27, 2017
      The image is a familiar one -- a man hunched over, clutching his chest in pain. It's the universal symbol for a heart attack. This chest pain...

      Is It a Cold? Or Is It the Flu? And What Do You...

      December 2, 2016
      With so many people affected by the common cold and the flu, it may seem impossible to avoid catching one, or both.

      When the Flu Becomes Dangerous

      December 2, 2016
      From painful headaches to body aches to lack of energy, coming down with influenza (AKA the flu) is no fun at all.

      Don't Let Chronic Heartburn Spoil Your Thanksgiving...

      November 16, 2016
      Planning on seconds at Thanksgiving Day dinner this year? Follow these tips to help reduce gastroesophageal reflux disease this holiday.

      7 Rules to Remember This Thanksgiving

      November 14, 2016
      Keep the stress and extra pounds away with these 7 things to remember this Thanksgiving.

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