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Level One Trauma Care Saved My Life
In June of 2014, I was trimming trees at a local church, which just happened to be across the street from a hospital. While I was working, a power line arched over to the metal bucket I was standing in and shot 14,000 volts of electricity through my body. (For perspective, a Taser delivers about 1,200 volts to the body.)
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Overwhelmed by Thanksgiving Leftovers? Here’s How to Stay Healthy After the Holiday
Did you know the average person gains one to two pounds during the holidays?
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Congeners: How These Chemicals Contribute to How You Feel After Drinking
During the holidays, you'll likely be indulging...
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Stop the Bleed Initiative: How You Can Help in an Emergency Situation
Trauma is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 to 46.
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How to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays
Women are more likely to have depression than men. They’re also more likely to experience depression because of seasonal affective disorder, a condition that occurs when there are reduced hours of daylight.
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What Is Behavioral Therapy and How Can It Help?
If you have a mental health issue or unhealthy behavior you want to address, your doctor may recommend therapy. One of the most frequently used therapies is behavioral therapy.
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Changing Medicine May Not Help With Depression
Sixteen million Americans deal with major depression according to government data, but a recent study finds that the best way to help these patients deal with depressive symptoms may be to avoid switching their medication.
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Halloween Tips That Will Help Reduce The Risks For Kids With Allergies
With Halloween approaching, you can definitely feel the excitement in the air, especially from little ones who plan to go trick-or-treating. Dressing up as your favorite princess or superhero, walking through your neighborhood with all the other kids in their costumes, and going to front door after front door to fill your bag up with candy. What’s not to like, right?
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This New Approach Treats Pain Without Reliance on Opioids
Prescription drug addiction has become a crisis in many states across the country. In Florida, Governor Rick Scott recently deemed the opioid crisis a public health emergency.
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Can’t Live Without Your Cell? Being Too Attached to Your Smartphone is a Real Thing
Have you ever fallen asleep with your smartphone clenched in your hand — and woke up with it still there?
