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Wellness Awareness

Watch for these signs for food allergies

8/22/2017

Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts to specific foods eaten. For those who may have a food allergy, it’s important to contact a healthcare provider for testing and evaluation.
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3 mosquito-borne illnesses and how you can prevent bites

6/15/2017

You may not pay much attention to mosquitoes until you or your child gets bitten by one, but there are plenty of reasons to try your best to prevent these itchy bites.
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First aid tips for wound care

5/2/2017

Do you know the appropriate actions to take when someone has a cut, scrape or wound? Understanding wound care can help healing, recovery and prevent infection.
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7 tips for relieving spring allergy symptoms

4/12/2017

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, they probably tend to affect you the most during the spring, when trees, grasses and weeds all release pollen into the air. While there’s no cure for seasonal allergies, knowing the causes can help you manage your symptoms.
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What are the signs of Parkinson's disease?

4/5/2017

Mohammad Ali. Michael J. Fox. Johnny Cash. Estelle Getty. Charles Schultz. What do all of these celebrities have in common? They all have or had Parkinson’s disease.
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Foods to eat (and foods to avoid) when you have the flu

2/20/2017

Let's face it: When you're sick with the flu, eating might not seem like an appealing idea. But your body needs nutrients and calories during illness more than ever. Good nutrition boosts your immune system, helping it fight the virus. You don't have to eat a lot, but the right foods can make all the difference in your recovery.
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Kidney stones: What causes them and how they can be prevented

1/20/2017

Passing a kidney stone is a painful experience many have likened to childbirth. Although it is possible to have a kidney stone and not experience any symptoms, it is rare.
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What causes bad breath?

12/2/2016

When your friend offers you a stick of gum, are they simply trying to be nice, or could they be trying to let you know your breath could use some freshening?
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How to fight fall asthma attacks

11/23/2016

Along with changing colors and brisk weather, fall often brings coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath for people with asthma. For some, these symptoms are only a nuisance, but for others, it can be a major medical problem — perhaps even a life-threatening one.
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Get the facts on diabetes for American Diabetes Month

11/16/2016

According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 9.3 percent of the American population has diabetes — that’s nearly 30 million people. An estimated one in three of those cases are undiagnosed. That means that odds are, either you or someone you know has diabetes, whether they know it or not.