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I Feel Great! Why Should I See a Doctor?
It may sound strange, but one of the best times to start seeing a doctor is when there’s nothing wrong with you. This becomes even more important as you move out of your care-free 20s and into your 30s and beyond.
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Giving Up Caffeine Doesn’t Have To Be a Headache
Millions of us begin each day with a welcome jolt from our morning coffee, tea or soda.
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Making a Difference: Lorraine Parker, MSN, RN, CENP, chief nursing officer and assistant vice president - Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
Growing up with a family member who was often in the hospital, Lorraine Parker saw from an early age the impact a good nurse can have on their patients. “I knew I wanted to be that person making a difference in someone’s life while bringing new life into the world or at the end of life,” she says.
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How To Spot Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens
Are you sending your kids the right messages about food and body image? Eating disorders are diagnosed not just in teens, but in children younger than 12. So it’s important to teach your kids from an early age to have a healthy relationship with food and positive feelings toward their body.
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Home Workouts: More Effective Than the Gym?
Going to the gym isn’t the only way to get in a great workout. Working out at home can be just as effective. While a gym provides a dedicated space, home workouts offer more flexibility and can be more efficient. It all depends on how you use your time and equipment to maximize your effort.
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Avoid Sunburn with These Tips
Almost all of us have experienced a sunburn at some point in our lives. But getting a sunburn is dangerous because it increases your risk of developing skin cancer — one of the most common types of cancers in the world. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer over the course of their lifetime.
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Lymphedema: That Swelling in Your Arm or Leg Could Be Serious
Occasional swelling in an arm or leg might seem like a minor annoyance, but you shouldn’t ignore it. It may signal a medical condition called lymphedema, which can be painful and limit movement.
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Don’t Ignore Pain in Your Abdomen: It Might Be Gallstones
If you’re experiencing anything from mild discomfort to sharp pain in the upper right side of your abdomen, don’t ignore it.
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How To Know if You Have a Hernia
If you’re noticing strange bumps or lumps in your body, you may have a hernia, which is very common and can be easily treated. Here is what you need to know if you suspect you may have one.
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Will Cancer Come Back? 7 Strategies To Cope with Fear
You have successfully completed treatment and your doctor has declared you cancer-free – so why are you in constant fear of it returning?
