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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...

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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

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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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Bullying 101

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

Total Solar Eclipse: How to See it Safely

4 Steps to Better Eye Health

Total Eclipse to Pass Over the Low Country

Summer Beach Time Means Water Safety

Three Benefits of Eating Chocolate

I Had a Mammogram Come Back Positive

Does Deodorant Cause Breast Cancer?

6 Simple Ways to Protect Your Breasts

Laughter Therapy for a Healthier Heart