Hepatitis C (HCV) is often referred to as the ‘silent disease’ due to silent symptoms that may not appear until years after exposure. In fact, of the more than 2 million Americans who are living with HCV, it is estimated that 40% are unaware of their condition.1 In the past ten years, cases of acute …
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A few years ago, Kathy F. was at lunch when her heart suddenly began to race. Her immediate thought: “I had too much caffeine in the tea I drank.” But when her Apple Watch detected an unusually high heart rate, she knew it was time for an intervention. She left the eatery, went home, and …
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With fall back in full swing, everyone’s schedules are busier than ever. Between school, work, after-school activities, errands and more, it’s all too easy for quality time like family meals to take a back seat. This autumn, make a point to commit to making family meals a regular part of your schedule! Registered Dietitian and …
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This content is sponsored by Sanofi My name is David and I am a retiree living in Minneapolis after working 30+ years in sales. Retirement has left me with what feels like a lot of time for my hobbies, like golf and traveling, and spending time with my wife, daughter, and our golden retriever. I …
The occasional fall or wobble happens. As we age, though, we can face new physical changes that make falling a more frequent — and dangerous — event. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four people 65 years or older fall each year. Stiff joints and muscles, slower reaction time, reduced …
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Looking to add more fruits and vegetables to your meals, but feeling uninspired? The key is to tap into your current eating habits and find simple ways to add them into the mix. A recent report, Hacks To Habits: A Behavioral Research Study To Bolster Fruit & Vegetable Consumption, showed that piggybacking off moments in …
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Kids and teenagers nationwide are starting a new school year, which offers parents a chance to evaluate the ways they can support and encourage their children to help them succeed. Parents play an active role in their child’s education, especially as it pertains to subjects that have increased importance within a student’s curriculum. In recent …
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Sponsored by Merck Did you know that coughing is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor’s office? Dr. Warner Carr, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, sees hundreds of patients each year with respiratory conditions, including chronic cough, a cough lasting longer than eight weeks that affects approximately 12 million adults in the …
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Each September, we observe National Recovery Month to bring attention to the possibilities and pathways available to “Every Person. Every Family. Every Community.” CDC’s campaigns to Stop Overdose provide critical information about addiction and recovery, including the dangers associated with illegal fentanyl, the risks and consequences of mixing drugs, the lifesaving effects of naloxone, and …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness and challenge stigmas around Alzheimer’s and dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and it’s estimated that nearly 13 million will be diagnosed with the condition by 2050. While an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can seem scary, many patients …
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