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What to Know to Breathe Easier, Even with Asthma
Asthma is a complex lung disorder that affects 25 million Americans. Although the chronic condition is often manageable, 10 people die from asthma each day. Many people who have asthma do not know how to avoid flare ups or do not heed advice on avoiding triggers.
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Pregnant with High Blood Pressure? Watch Out for Eclampsia
Chances are your pregnancy will be just fine, but some women develop preeclampsia or even eclampsia, which can be fatal. Be aware of warning signs, especially if you have risk factors.
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Letting the light in: An introduction to life with multiple sclerosis
This article was written by Kimberly Bridges, multiple sclerosis patient and advocate.
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Painting Your Palate: Eating the Rainbow Doesn’t Stop with Leafy Greens
We all know green is good when it comes to diet, especially crunchy, leafy greens. But other brightly colored fruits and veggies offer nutrients that are just as essential, cutting the risk of prostate cancer, lowering blood pressure, fighting arthritis, reducing age-related macular degeneration and so much more.
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Study: Women Diagnosed with Cancer at a Young Age Have Higher Risk of Pregnancy and Birth Complications
A recent study has found that certain cancer survivors may have an increased risk of pregnancy and birth complications as a result of their treatment.
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Gallbladder: A Tiny Organ with a Big Impact
It may not grab the spotlight the way the heart and lungs do, but your gallbladder plays a key role in your health. Understanding how this tiny but mighty organ works — and what can happen when it doesn’t — can you help identify potential problems.
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Red Lentils with Turmeric
Do your body good and make this red lentil and turmeric recipe tonight! Lentils are an excellent source of fiber and turmeric is linked to lower cholesterol levels, improved liver function and improved glycemic control.
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Coping with Chemo Brain
You’re driving to work one morning, listening to the radio and enjoying your cup of coffee. Sure, there’s a bit of traffic but nothing major slowing you down. Then, just as you enter onto the highway, you realize—you can’t recall how to get to work. Is it exit 75 or 76? Do you make a right at the second light or the third? This is ridiculous, you think. How can you not remember how to get to work? You’ve driven there a million times.
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Freekeh With Pesto
Did you know freekeh has more fiber than brown rice and even quinoa? Give this freekeh with pesto recipe from Lauren Popeck, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health, a try. You won't be disappointed!
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Living Better With Arthritis
It’s commonly believed that those old aches and pains are an inevitable part of growing older, and while you may not be able to eliminate arthritis, there’s a lot you can do to keep it from curtailing your activities.