The Health History

Have you ever wondered why your doctor asks about your family’s medical history? Questions like, “Did your aunts, grandmother, mother, or sisters have breast cancer?” or “Does type 2 diabetes

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Living with Type 2 Diabetes

Discovering you have type 2 diabetes can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to dictate your life. With a few adjustments, you can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. Type

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Flu Prevention

Every fall, like clockwork, flu season arrives and sticks around until spring. Flu, or influenza, is one of three viruses, known as A (with subtypes such as Bird Flu), B,

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Stroke Prevention

Every year, about 200,000 people in the United States have a stroke.  Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain

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Back to School Essentials

As children prepare to return to school, there is a lot on the to-do list.  Make a doctor’s visit a priority on the list.  Talk with your child’s doctor about

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Stay Healthy While Traveling

With the summer in full swing, you may be getting excited about your travel plans.  Have fun during your trip but keep health and safety in mind.  Here are some

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Sunburn Prevention

Enjoy the outdoors this summer without feeling the burn from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.  Most ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun reaches Earth during the summer months.  Even short exposure

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