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What is Multiple Sclerosis?

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder in which the sheath that protects our brain and spinal cord nerve fibers, called myelin, undergoes changes and becomes damaged by a person’s own body.

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What is Glaucoma?

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Glaucoma is an eye disease that if left untreated can cause damage to the optic nerve and blindness.

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An STI That Really Stinks–Trichomoniasis

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Trichomoniasis, or “trich” for short, is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). One of the unpleasant symptoms can be a very strong fishy odor.

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Hepatitis – What is it? How do I protect myself?

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You may have heard about Hepatitis, which simply is an inflammatory condition of the liver.

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Strep–Not Just a Sore Throat

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Strep is short for Streptococcus, a bacterium identified in four groups–A, B, C, and G. A and B cause most of the strep infections in humans.

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The Seasonal Flu, Colds, COVID-19 & You

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Yes, the old-fashioned flu season is approaching, and even while we are focused on the coronavirus, let’s remember that influenza can also be a dangerous illness. Most of the time flu activity starts in October, and peaks between December and February, but cases can continue into the early spring. Is it COVID-19 or The Flu? […]

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It’s High Blood Pressure Education Month

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Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure (HBP). Both terms mean the same thing.

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It Wasn’t Indigestion. It Was a Heart Attack

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This is the story of an ER nurse who wants everyone to know how different a woman’s heart attack can be from a man’s experience.

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Is it a Cold or the Flu?

The symptoms of a cold and the symptoms of the flu are often similar, such as cough, runny nose, and sore throat.

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Most adults have been vaccinated, but aren’t sure if they’re still immune and need a booster.

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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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