Category: Prevention

It’s Healthy Lung Month

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Never before has the health of our lungs been more on our minds than this year. We learned of the devastating and tragic effects of COVID-19 on the lungs, then the fires in the western states brought dangerous air quality to millions. Sadly, both of these threats are still with us.

The Bugs of Summer – Avoid the Bites

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Tiny Vampires We are gathering carefully outdoors more than ever this summer in order to stay COVID-safe. And who else likes to have a meal outside on a warm evening? Mosquitos. All they want is a little of your blood, but what they leave behind under your skin is an unwelcome parting gift –their saliva. […]

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Creating a New Pattern for Helping! Sewing Circles Making Masks

Wait! What? It’s true, as you think about the Covid19 virus and try to take a break from the news, here’s some good news! All over the country, people are creating new patterns of community and are reaching out in one of the best ways to support frontline providers of care. And right now, I […]

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Covid-19, CoronaVirus

This blog was written on January 24, 2020. Much has changed since then. For more, please visit my segment on NBC’s California Live . You can also stay up to date with my daily live Facebook Q and A, by visiting my Facebook Page @NurseBarbDehn.

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Cervical Health

What’s the cervix and where is it?

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Walking or Running – Which Is Better Exercise?

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Many of us, especially those over 50, don’t really have a choice anymore.

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Holidays with Family: Dealing with Stress

Stress, we know, is bad for your health.

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Move That Skeleton! Bone & Joint Health

The odds are that there will be a bone or joint condition in your future. 54% of Americans will have a musculoskeletal issue arise as they age.

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You & Your Pearly Whites

We don’t think much about oral health outside of our 2 minutes (maybe) twice a day tooth scrub and flossing

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What to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol

Ok, if you’re reading this, then chances are you or someone you love has been advised to change their diet to help lower their cholesterol. You can click here to read my blog that explains more about cholesterol? (link to blog on Why You Should Care about Cholesterol) Know your numbers Ideal results Total Cholesterol […]

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Chronic Pain and Mental Health

Menopause: What to Expect

Is it a Stomach Bug or Food Poisoning?

Holiday Crafting Tips from California Live

How Couples Deal with the Grief of Miscarriage

It’s National Breastfeeding Month!

Saving Calories & Time–Air Fryers & Instant Pots

Hurray for Fermentation!

High-Tech Fitness Trends & Exercising Outdoors

Category: Prevention

It’s Healthy Lung Month

The Bugs of Summer – Avoid the Bites

Creating a New Pattern for Helping! Sewing Circles Making Masks

Covid-19, CoronaVirus

Cervical Health

Walking or Running – Which Is Better Exercise?

Holidays with Family: Dealing with Stress

Move That Skeleton! Bone & Joint Health

You & Your Pearly Whites

What to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol

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