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Donating Blood? Here’s How to Prepare
For the past 50 years, the American Red Cross has joined forces with hospitals and blood banks across the country to replenish our nation’s crucial blood supply. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the need. But before you schedule that appointment, you should make some tweaks in your diet.
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Hereditary Cancer: When Should You Be Screened?
Only 5 to 10 percent of all cancers are hereditary, but research reveals that family history can increase your chances of developing cancer. Factors that determine your risk include the type of cancer in your family, how old your relatives were when they were diagnosed, and whether other family members have the same type of cancer. If there is a hereditary form of cancer in your family, you might be at a high risk of developing the same type.
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Common Cold – or Something More Serious?
You feel it coming on: itchy eyes, runny nose, a tickle in your throat. Over the next few days, your symptoms progress to include sneezing, congestion, fatigue, cough and a sore throat. Despite your best efforts, it looks like you’ve caught the common cold, and if you’re not attentive it could get worse.
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Why Pro Soccer Players Suffer So Many Knee Injuries
During Orlando City Soccer Club’s first home game of the 2021 Major League Soccer season, star player Alexandre Pato suffered a knee injury that required surgery. Knee injuries are among the most common soccer players face, affecting one player in every 10 games played.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 45, New Guidelines Say
Colorectal cancer cases among younger adults are rising in the United States. In 2020, 12 percent of those diagnosed with colon cancer were under 50. Colorectal cancer cases have been increasing in younger adults for decades, but the misconception remains that the disease only affects older adults. What is particularly concerning for oncologists is the frequency of very advanced cancers in younger patients.
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Immunotherapy Can Treat Many Cancer Types
Cancer treatment is never easy. Between appointments, medications and side effects, there’s a lot to navigate. Immunotherapy, also called immuno-oncology, offers an approach that is promising for many types of cancer. But what exactly is this treatment and how do you know if it's right for you?
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7 Reasons Men Have Pain After Sex
Most of the time sex feels great, so it can be unsettling when you feel pain after intercourse. For some men, the pain can trigger performance anxiety and may diminish interest and pleasure during intercourse.
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“Mommy Juice” Culture Can Lead to Drinking Problems
You’ve likely seen shirts that say, “I’m not a regular mom — I’m a wine mom,” the stemless wine glasses with the words “mommy juice” printed in fancy font, the memes that make light of mom groups day-drinking on playdates. These days, “wine mom” culture — a term that refers to moms who drink to escape the stresses of parenthood — is pervasive. Moms are inundated with the message that drinking wine comes with being a mother. And while it may seem harmless and a funny, wine mom culture has become a major public health concern.
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B.E.F.A.S.T. To Recognize Stroke Symptoms
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability for Americans, but early detection can greatly reduce your risk of dying or suffering long-term effects.
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Exercise Your Brain To Stay Sharp
In our fast-paced, more-is-better world, technology helps us stay informed and entertained around the clock. But information overload can harm our brain’s ability to function properly. Staying brain healthy is as easy as getting up, eating right and setting limits.
