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Lack of Diet & Exercise Are More Dangerous for Your Health Than You Think
Did you know that physical inactivity and poor diet combined are responsible for more premature deaths every year than smoking?
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Tips for Preventing Scald Burns
A burn injury occurs every 70 seconds, and nearly 69,000 people went to the emergency room in 2013 because of burn injuries associated with household appliances, according to the American Burn Association.
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I’m an Adult, Can I Still Have Asthma?
Asthma affects more than 25 million people every year. Though it is typically thought of as a childhood condition, seven percent of people 65 and older develop asthma later in life.
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How Old is Too Old for Cancer Treatment?
People 65 and older are the fastest growing population in the U.S. According to the Administration on Aging, the percentage of Americans in this age group is expected to rise from 14.1 percent of the U.S. population to 21.7 percent by 2040.
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Menopause Makes Migraines Worse, Study Says
More than 2 million American women reach menopause every year.
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Are you at risk for diabetes?
Pre-diabetes, a warning sign that your body’s blood sugar is elevated, is extremely common. In 2012, 1 in 3 people were pre-diabetic—that’s 86 million Americans!
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CDC Sets New Guidelines on Sex After Zika Exposure
Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that could lead to severe birth defects, could be transmitted in more ways than health officials initially thought when the outbreak began last year.
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What You Need to Know About End of Life Care and Advance Directives
No one likes to talk about death, but it’s an important conversation to have with your loved ones.
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A Day in the Life of an Athletic Trainer for the Orlando Ballet
As children, many little girls dream about being a ballerina. I’m fortunate enough to be a part of it with them.
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How Organ Size Affects the Organ Donation Process
Organ donation is a huge gift that saves many lives.
