During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, you might be thinking not only about your own breast health, but also about the health of the women you love. As you consider the…
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Category Archives: Health & Wellness
Why Are Big Cities Healthier?
Though there are factors that can make living in a big city hard on your body—stressful commutes, air pollution, and a lack of natural scenery—individuals who live in bustling metropolises tend to…
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Creative Ways to Spend Your FSA Money
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs) are a great way to curb the impact of healthcare expenses while saving money in a tax-free account. However, having an FSA may put you at a loss…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Feel Nauseous?
What exactly happens to your body when nausea sets in and how can you make yourself feel better? Take a closer look at this unpleasantly familiar symptom…
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Rethinking What You Know About Malnutrition
While obesity is a serious epidemic among Americans, it may come as a surprise that in the era of excess weight gain, many adults are actually malnourished.
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When It Comes to Sports Safety, the Eyes Have It
While any injury can be a season-ending incident for an athlete, eye injuries are particularly impactful, since eyes do not heal like the rest of the body.
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Addicted to PSLs? Get Your Fix – The Healthy Way
Pumpkin spice season—formerly known as autumn—is upon us, which means that you might be adding about 400 calories to your daily routine by indulging in one of the most iconic seasonal beverages…
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What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?
You’re likely familiar with the term “panic attack,” but do you know exactly what happens during a panic attack – or what you should to do if one arises?
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FluMist to Be Phased Out This Flu Season
FluMist is no longer cutting it as an effective flu vaccination, so what can you do to help your child better tolerate a flu shot? Here are some tips…
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Protecting Yourself from Hepatitis A
You may be on high alert for this virus after an outbreak traced to frozen strawberries has landed hepatitis A in the news…
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