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Melanoma on the Rise—Why Tanning Beds Aren’t Safe at Any Age
“As long as I don’t get sunburnt, it’s safe.”
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A High-Fat Diet May Increase Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time when people everywhere come together donning purple ribbons to raise awareness for this often late-diagnosed disease.
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Do Cancer Rates Decrease After Bariatric Surgery?
It is well established that bariatric surgery has a number of health benefits for severely overweight individuals, including an increase in overall health and a lower incidence of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease post-surgery. But, could it also lead to decreased cancer risk?
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Getting Enough Sleep Can Reduce Sick Days
We’ve all been there before. You struggle to get out of bed in the morning, barely make it to work on time, and find yourself feeling groggy by midday. Over time, the pattern repeats itself until one day, your body just won’t cooperate and you call in sick, missing a few days of work.
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Psychology of the Supermarket
When shopping at your local supermarket or retail store, do you ever stop to consider product placement? If not, it might be something worth noting next time you’re perusing the aisles.
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Shedding Light on Pulmonary Hypertension and Depression—And What to Do About It
November is pulmonary hypertension awareness month. While you may not have heard of this relatively rare disorder, it is important to understand what it is and how it can affect those living with it.
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The Truth About Prostate Cancer Supplements
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States. Each year, an estimated 230,000 men are diagnosed with the disease, and about 30,000 will die from it.
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What is Comprehensive Stroke Care—and Why is it Critical?
Although stroke rates have declined over the past two decades due to improved medical care and better control of risk factors, stroke remains the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and a leading cause of long-term disability.
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Feeling Stressed? You May be Stressing Your Heart Out Too
Stress—we’ve all felt it at some point. For many of us, it’s a normal part of our lives that we experience on a daily basis. You might be running late one morning and feel stressed as you rush to make it to work on time. Or perhaps you’re feeling stressed at work as you put in extra hours to meet a last-minute deadline. You might also find that your health, relationships, major life changes or difficult situations in your family life are the cause of your stress.
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4 Ways To Strengthen Your Core (and Why You Should)
Golfers know a stable core is necessary to power their swing. But maintaining strong abdomen, lower back and pelvic muscles also is essential for those who never set foot on a fairway.
