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Another Swine Flu Pandemic on the Horizon?
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You know the feeling. Nose is stuffed. That tickle in the back of the throat makes it painful to swallow. You feel deep soreness in the muscles. Next thing, you’re in bed with a box of tissues.The flu season is in full swing and it’s shaping up as a bad one. The Centers for Disease Control’s weekly influenza summary update for the week ending Dec. 28 shows almost all of the U.S. mainland dealing with... 1/9/2014 7:56:59 PM
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What’s In (and Out) For Exercise Trends in ‘14
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Another holiday season has come and gone. Say goodbye to the parties and to the calorie-filled food and drink for another year. Now that the calendar has changed, people strive to make lasting changes in their lives and getting in shape is traditionally at the top of the list of resolutions. That means people often start hitting the gym, hoping to look good when bathing suit season hits. While a new... 1/3/2014 7:53:56 PM
Julianne La Porte
Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrom (FPIES)
by Julianne La Porte
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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is not your typical food allergy and is most often found in infants and young children presenting within the first weeks or months of life, but at an older age for children that are exclusively breastfed. These reactions occur when solid foods such as cereals or formulas are introduced to the child’s diet. FPIES is a food allergy that affects both... 12/13/2013 5:45:46 PM
David Alter
Approaching & Avoiding: Relationship Tips
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Building and maintaining long-term loving relationships is one of the most challenging activities in which people engage. Relationships are exceedingly complex affairs. The bonds that sustain relationships – for better or worse – are built from what we say using our spoken words, what we communicate with the non-verbal parts of language (i.e., our voice tone and speech pace, body posture, facial expressions,... 12/10/2013 6:05:24 AM
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Considering Cosmetic Surgery?
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Cosmetic surgery is focused on improving the appearance of a certain part of the body. The term is often confused with plastic surgery which involves reconstruction of the areas affected by trauma, genetic disorders or illness. In either case, the surgery always carries certain risks and other methods of remedy should be researched before making any final decisions. Health HistoryThe patient’s health... 12/7/2013 12:22:00 AM
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How to Beat a Cold Naturally
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Having a cold is probably one of the most uncomfortable things imaginable. They make it difficult to sleep, work and even eat. This is because our bodies are working hard to fight unwelcome visitors. While they can ease symptoms in the short-term, over-the-counter medications barely make a dent in the common cold. However, there are a few ways to fight the common cold without ever having to brave the... 12/7/2013 12:15:52 AM
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Four Elder Care Tips to Save Your Sanity
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Caring for an elderly parent or relative rarely occupies the top slot on someone's favorite activity list. Between running a household, watching children and working outside the home, women are traditionally the gender that provides daily care for an aging parent who is recovering from an injury or illness or needs more care contact for other reasons. What can you do to relieve stress and still provide... 12/6/2013 11:06:53 PM
Donald McGee
Code Stroke Alert: FAST
by Donald McGee
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FAST is an acronym for Face, Arm, Speech, and Time; warning signs of a TREATABLE stroke. Modern emergency departments are set up to administer TPA, a clot busting drug, that can resolve a Facial weakness, a paralyzed ARM, or loss of SPEECH-- if there is TIME. The time in most cases is just three hours, and it takes an hour to get the the emergency department and get an emergency CT scan to rule out... 11/16/2013 8:00:00 AM
Donald McGee
Will Your Next Doctor Visit Be Online?
by Donald McGee
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Your next doctor visit could very well be online. If not this year, it won’t be long before your doctor will be available online to answer routine questions, discuss treatment options and even prescribe medications for common illnesses.Scheduling, driving, parking, walking, and waiting just to get a quick question answered or a needed prescription is terribly inefficient and costly to you and your... 9/19/2013 7:00:00 AM
Rob Greenstein
Wellness Programs in School Systems
by Rob Greenstein
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School based wellness programs are multi-level programs either operated locally, by state or nationwide that focus on promoting general well-being and health in children. These programs are found in schools across the nation spanning from Pre-K all the way up to high school. Wellness programs include programs that counteract obesity, promote health and encourage safety in schools. Why are wellness... 7/16/2013 3:50:25 AM
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