February is all heart, with shaped chocolate candy and glittered cards that paint romance red. But focus on the heart should go far beyond a symbol this St. Valentine’s Day. Cardiovascular disease is our biggest health problem in the U.S., and often develops both slowly…
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‘Tis the season to get stuck indoors with coworkers, family, and friends because of travel delays and bad weather. This opens the door to bacteria-based infections such as food poisoning from salmonella or E. coli, strep throat, and other contagious illnesses.1 So let’s brush up…
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Eczema is a sad reality for over 30 million Americans.1 The condition causes a person’s skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed, often leading to discomfort and even pain. It’s caused by a genetic issue that affects the skin’s ability to hold moisture, leaving it…
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Itchy, red, dry or uncomfortable skin? Rashes and other skin conditions can affect your self-esteem and cause discomfort. “Your rash is an area of inflammation that was caused by touching a troubling substance—called contact dermatitis—or could be a sign of a larger medical problem,” according…
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Got a cough that just won’t quit? You are not alone: Cough is the most common illness-related reason for ambulatory care visits, responsible for 2.7 million outpatient visits and more than 4 million emergency department trips every year.* You could have bronchitis, a very common…
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Do you wake up in the morning tired and grumpy? Do you grab a coffee or a nap each afternoon when your energy level takes a nose dive? At least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic long-term sleep disorders, and 20 million more struggle with…
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Our bodies and skin are riddled with millions of bacteria — those tiny, single-celled organisms — most of which aren’t harmful. Good bacteria help us digest food or produce vitamin K and some B vitamins naturally. But other bacteria can cause diseases that make us…
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How do you feel about the holidays? Excited about traveling to see family and friends? Or are you dreading the office party? If the thought of shopping makes you want to pull a blanket over your head and sleep until January, you may be a…