Hair loss is stressful. Some try to embrace it as an unavoidable aspect of aging, but most people would prefer their hair stayed on their head. An increase in shed strands caught in a brush or shower drain can be particularly disheartening for people who know hair loss runs in their family. While it’s tempting …
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Vitamin D is known for helping with bone health, but its benefits extend beyond that. Due to its positive effects on the respiratory and immune systems, more than 100 clinical trials have been conducted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to look for links between vitamin D and COVID-19. Higher blood levels of vitamin …
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Although a “return to normal” in 2022 may still feel like a pipe dream, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to prioritize all aspects of your health this year. Rather than focusing on those longer-to-achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts recommend simple lifestyle improvements in the form of small habits. Retired NFL fullback Michael Robinson knows …
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If you are living with cancer or serving as a caregiver, you may have felt the impact of the cancer diagnosis on your mental health. Now, after an extended period of stress and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s an especially critical time to make sure you are getting the mental and emotional support you …
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Did you know that all human beings are 99.9% identical in their genetic makeup? The remaining 0.1% of your DNA can tell an important story — like why your hair is curly or straight, whether you love or hate the taste of cilantro, and your genetic ancestry and origins. Most importantly, your DNA can offer …
Kidney failure, also known as end stage kidney disease (ESKD), affects approximately 750,000 Americans each year. Kidneys are vital organs that contribute to the body’s overall well-being, helping to remove waste and excess fluid from the bloodstream. When kidneys function at or below 10 to 15% of normal capacity, they cannot effectively do their job. …
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While the past two years have been tough on everyone, they’ve been especially hard for children living with challenging family circumstances or in communities hit hardest by health and economic difficulties. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association recently declared children’s mental health a …
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With so many people working from home or attending school virtually this past year, many of us have been spending a lot more time looking at screens. Although Zoom meetings and streaming our favorite shows may continue to be the daily norm, all this time on digital devices may be straining our eyes. For contact …
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If self-growth is on your mind, what better time to start off than the dawn of a new year? Here are three tips to help you discover the best version of yourself, for your own good and the good of others. 1. Express Gratitude We tend to focus on the things we don’t have, often …
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Did you know if you or a loved one are living with certain chronic health conditions like heart disease, asthma, diabetes or kidney disease, you are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu, which can lead to hospitalization or even death? Many people are unaware that their chronic health condition places them at …
