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  • How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

    November 16, 2022
    If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’l...
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  • Lower Stress with Organization

    November 14, 2022
    Are you stressed because your house is a mess, you’re always late, you don’t eat right, and you never get enough sleep? If this sounds familiar, you could probably stand to be more organized. You may think organization sounds great; but i...
    • 8600 Views

  • Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

    November 12, 2022
    More than 37 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one in every 10 people. Nearly half of them don’t even know it. On top of these stunning numbers, another 96 million American adults have prediabetes. Chances are you or someone i...
    • 3641 Views

  • Can I Be Chill About the Chills?

    November 11, 2022
    Picture this: Your body starts to ache. Your skin breaks out in goosebumps and you begin to shiver even though you're dressed warmly and the room isn’t cold. What’s going on? Well, it sounds like you have the chills and possibly even a fe...
    • 2324 Views

  • Think FAST: Stroke Risk Factors and Warnings

    November 11, 2022
    A stroke happens when blood flow to your brain stops or is greatly reduced. It also slows or prevents the flow of oxygen the brain needs to function properly. A stroke is a medical emergency and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. You...
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  • Living and Laughing with Diabetes

    November 11, 2022
    Diabetes was a part of Loretta N.’s life long before she was diagnosed with the disease. She clearly remembers caring for her diabetic father. As she cooked meals for him and helped him monitor his blood sugar levels, she saw the effects of the....
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  • Ups and Downs of Living With Diabetes

    November 10, 2022
    As someone who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly three decades ago, Kimberly H. offers a perspective that is colored by the ups and downs of an autoimmune disease she must confront each day. “Life is not easy,” she asserts. &ldquo...
    • 3224 Views

  • AIDS AND HIV: Prevention and the Search for a Cure

    November 9, 2022
    During the 1980s, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) became an unwelcome part of our vocabulary. The disease launched a global health epidemic when it was identified in 1981. Since then, AIDS has claimed more than 700,000 lives in the United...
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  • Living With Diabetes? Find Big Eats on a Low Grocery Budget

    November 9, 2022
    Food choices are so important when diabetes is part of your day-to-day life. Here’s something to keep in mind: The best healthy meal plan for diabetics isn’t that much different from a healthy eating plan for people without diabetes.&nbsp...
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  • How do you take care of your SOUL?

    November 8, 2022
    A well-nourished life is a happy and healthy life, and that doesn’t only mean a good diet and exercise. Start taking care of your wellness today by adding in some simple daily practices to care for mind and soul. Some things you can do: Cultiv....
    • 6394 Views

  • The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

    November 6, 2022
    Eye exams are a great way to keep an eye on your health. Eye exams can help you get the right prescription for glasses or contact lenses. They can also be a real ‘eye opener’ when it comes to your health. Your eyes aren’t jus...
    • 7482 Views

  • Supporting Someone with Mental Illness

    November 1, 2022
    Anyone can have mental health issues. And if they do, friends and family can make a big difference in their recovery. Mental health conditions are common — 1 in 5 adults are affected. Mental health illnesses are health issues that change a per...
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  • The Link Between Diabetes and Depression

    November 1, 2022
    Your mental health touches so many parts of your daily life. It affects how you think and feel, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Your thoughts and feelings affect how healthy you are. It isn’t surprising that having a mental h...
    • 4772 Views

  • Ghoulishly Good Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween

    October 27, 2022
    The words healthy and Halloween don’t usually go together — for obvious reasons. Halloween is the one time of year when kids let loose and eat as much candy as they can get their hands on. Still, it's possible to give your kids a fun...
    • 3269 Views

  • “I’m A Survivor”

    October 26, 2022
    Leigh W. is a breast cancer survivor. She has fought long and hard to claim that mantle. Unfortunately, she’s had to go toe-to-toe with the Big C more than once. “My first scare with breast cancer happened when I was 27,” she reveal...
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