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Getting called back after a mammogram

October 7, 2021

It can feel scary, getting called back after a mammogram. Learn why it happens and what could happen at your next appointment.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , mammo , mammogram

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Know where to seek care

October 26, 2020

Here are some basic guidelines to help you decide whether you should visit your primary care provider (PCP), or the emergency room (ER).

tags: consult-a-nurse , health and wellness , primary care

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Five tips for getting the most out of your primary...

October 19, 2020

Make the most out of your primary care visit. Five tips you should know.

tags: consult-a-nurse , general health , primary care

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What you need to know about HPV and cervical cancer

August 18, 2020

Continuing cervical cancer screenings throughout adulthood is one of the most important steps you can take in lowering your risk for cervical...

tags: cancer , health and wellness , oncology , women's , women's health

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The health screenings every woman in her 50s and...

July 20, 2020

Regular checkups and health screenings help protect your health and detect potential issues. Learn with health tests you need in your 50s and...

tags: age 50s and 60s , all-seasons , health & wellness , women's , women's health

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The health screenings every woman in her 20s and...

July 15, 2020

Regular checkups and health screenings help protect your health and detect potential issues. Learn which health tests you need in your 20s...

tags: age 20-30s , all-seasons , health and wellness , womens , womens health

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The health screenings every woman in her 40s needs

July 8, 2020

Regular screenings help you manage the health challenges mid-life can bring by detecting potential problems when they are most treatable. ...

tags: age 40s , all-seasons , health and wellness , womens , womens health

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Preeclampsia and heart disease

February 3, 2020

Women who have preeclampsia during pregnancy may be at an increased your risk for heart disease later in life. Learn why and how you can protect...

tags: heart disease , preeclampsia , pregnancy and heart health

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Tips to keep you and your family healthy during...

December 2, 2019

Get into the spirit of the holidays. Keep these healthy tips in mind to help you and your family enjoy this special time of the year.

tags: family , health , healthy through the holidays , holidays , holiday tips

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Transitioning your child to adult healthcare

August 19, 2019

Transitioning your child to adult healthcare is an important first step to a lifetime of healthy choices. We share tips on how to make the transition...

tags: adult healthcare , adulthood , college , health insurance , student healthcare services

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WHO recommendations for preventing dementia

July 17, 2019

The World Health Organization has issued recommendations addressing 12 possible risk factors for dementia.

tags: alzheimer’s , brain health , cognitive decline , dementia

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Does the hustle culture hurt millennial health?

July 10, 2019

Millennials are less healthy than previous generations. A new study shows why this doesn’t bode well.

tags: millennial health , millennials

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A focus on men's health

June 1, 2019

June is a time to celebrate both Father’s day and Men’s Health Week, June 10 - 16. Learn more about men’s health including the top 6 actions ...

tags: men's health , preventative care , wellness

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Intermittent Fasting: What Really Happens to Your...

May 28, 2019

Here’s what we know about intermittent fasting so far–what it is and how it affects your body, along with tips should you choose ...

tags: diet , health , if , newsletter , weight loss

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Exercise and your mental health

May 20, 2019

More studies are showing that, besides being good for your physical health and physique, regular exercise can also lift your mood. Learn more...

tags: exercise , mental health , mental health month

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What Not to Say: Infertility

April 24, 2019

Infertility affects over five million women of childbearing age. How to support a friend or family member with infertility? Find out.

tags: infertility , infertility , pregnancy loss , pregnancy loss , women's health , women's health

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How to Meditate

April 10, 2019

Discover easy ways to start meditating. Take five minutes out of your busy day to meditate and reset from feeling stressed to a sense of peace...

tags: deep breathing , deep breathing , health and wellness , health and wellness , meditation , meditation , mindfulness , mindfulness , stress relief

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Kidney Stones: Diet Matters

March 20, 2019

Ten percent of people will develop a kidney stone in their lifetime. Learn how five simple diet tips can help cut your risk.

tags: kidney stone diet , kidney stones , kidney stones , urinary tract health

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5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

February 14, 2019

Many times your heart’s health is slowly compromised by conditions like diabetes, obesity or chronic stress, which could manifest into a heart...

tags: aspirin , aspirin therapy , autoimmune disease , cardiac , emergency room , er , flu , flu shot , flu vaccine , heart attack , heart health , influenza , lupus , migraine , rheumatoid arthritis , sleep apnea

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How to avoid a heart attack when your team is ...

October 25, 2018

Have you ever watched your favorite team blow a lead and said, “You guys are killing me?" Well, you might not be far from the truth.

tags: blood pressure , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

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Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Summer is a season of sun-soaked gatherings and grilling out. Amid all the cookouts and events, it can be tempting to help yourself to just one...

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart health

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All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

August 21, 2018

Losing weight is the best way to boost your heart health but extreme diets and lifestyle changes are often too much change to keep up long-term...

tags: cardiology , heart disease , heart health , heart-healthy lifestyle

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High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

August 15, 2018

Having high cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. Learn what cholesterol is, its causes, risk...

tags: cardiac health , cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular health , cardiovascular health , cholesterol , cholesterol , hdl , hdl , heart attack , heart health , high cholesterol , high cholesterol , ldl , ldl , stroke

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The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 15, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

tags: cardiac arrest , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , stroke

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