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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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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

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Alzheimer’s and dementia have touched the lives of so many of us. Not only the people afflicted, but their families and friends.

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Glaucoma & Vision Loss Prevention

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Glaucoma robs us of our eyesight usually without warning signs. Its most common form is called primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and occurs when the fluid within the eye very slowly builds up over time due to clogged drainage systems.

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Burnout at Work

With the availability of so many time-saving technologies, we are all doing 10 times more in our day than people ever did.

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A Primer: Immunizations

It’s easy to forget that in our grandparents’ time, serious infectious diseases like measles, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, German measles, and influenza caused severe harm and in many cases death to infants, children, and adults.

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Healthy and Happy in High Heels!

You may love how you look of high heels, but you may be paying a price with pain for the look.

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The Latest in Migraine Treatments

85% of all chronic migraine sufferers are women, and about 1 in 4 women will experience migraine over their lifetime.

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Why Girls Get More Injuries

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Parents might think that boys get more sports injuries than girls, but, Surprise!

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The Menstrual Cycle With PCOS: It’s Different

For women with PCOS, there are complex biochemical imbalances within the ovary. The underlying cause is Insulin Resistance.

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Managing Your Weight with PCOS

Most women with PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS have a lot of difficulty losing weight and keeping it off. This is not in their control, completely unfair and can be very challenging.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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