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Flowers, chocolates, organ donation โ are you in?
March 18, 2024Chocolates and flowers are great gifts for Valentine’s Day. But what if the gifts we give then or throughout the year could be truly life-changing? A gift that could save…
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Icy fingers and toes: Poor circulation or Raynaud’s phenomenon?
March 6, 2024If your fingers or toes ever turn pale (or even ghostly white) and go numb when exposed to cold, you might assume you just have poor circulation. That’s what I…
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What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know
February 25, 2024The tongue is secured to the front of the mouth partly by a band of tissue called the lingual frenulum. If the frenulum is short, it can restrict the movement…
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Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know
January 30, 2024Headaches are very common in children and teens. In fact, more than half will suffer from headaches at some point, and by 18 years the majority of adolescents have had…
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Which migraine medications are most helpful?
January 24, 2024If you suffer from the throbbing, intense pain set off by migraine headaches, you may well wonder which medicines are most likely to offer relief. A recent study suggests a…
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Can watching sports be bad for your health?
December 26, 2023As the new year rolls on, sports fans rejoice! You’ve had the excitement of the college football bowl games and the national championship game, the NFL playoff games are winnowing…
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Discrimination at work is linked to high blood pressure
December 15, 2023Experiencing discrimination in the workplace — where many adults spend one-third of their time, on average — may be harmful to your heart health. A 2023 study in the Journal…
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One more reason to brush your teeth?
November 28, 2023Maybe we should add toothbrushes to the bouquet of flowers we bring to friends and family members in the hospital — and make sure to pack one if we wind…
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Ever worry about your gambling?
August 30, 2023Are online gambling and sports betting new to your area? Are gambling advertisements catching your eye? Have you noticed sports and news shows covering the spread? Recent changes in laws…
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How well do you score on brain health?
August 25, 2023Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost nutrition or exercise levels, or cut back on alcohol? Then you'll be pleased…