As COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities, it has become apparent that the virus is here to stay, and that getting infected is possible year-round. Staying up to date with your annual COVID-19 vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. It’s a proactive step …
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Marsha Semon was only 41 when her world turned upside down. She was a busy mom of two young children, working full time, when she began experiencing severe stomach pains. “It got to the point where it felt like knives in my stomach,” said Marsha. In August 2016, she had a colonoscopy, which revealed an …
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Did you know that every 33 seconds in the U.S., one person dies from heart disease? This is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which also reports that while affecting people of all ethnic backgrounds, cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly one-fourth (22.6%) of deaths among African Americans. Heart and heart vessel …
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Acne, one of the most common skin conditions, is often uncomfortable and can negatively impact a person’s self-esteem. As with any chronic medical condition, it’s a good idea to see a medical practitioner if you’re concerned about acne. But if you haven’t yet seen a dermatology professional, you are not alone. A survey of 1,003 …
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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Whether a quote often attributed to Greek physician Hippocrates or a rhyme many of us learned in our youth, the connection between the foods we eat and their effects on our physical health has always been generally …
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Did you know nearly 8 in 10 Americans are trying to improve their sleep this year? In a recent survey, nearly half ranked this goal as their number one priority. If getting better sleep is at the top of your list to improve your health, you may want to review habits which could be preventing …
Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it blooming flowers, greener grass and, unfortunately, the return of seasonal allergies for more than 81 million people. But you don’t have to spend the sunny season suffering from stuffy noses, scratchy throats or sneezing fits — oh my! Incorporating healthy foods into your diet is a …
This article is sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., for which Dr. Mayer Joshua Hasbani is a paid consultant. This March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month and an appropriate time to shine a light on a common neurological condition called Pseudobulbar Affect, otherwise known as PBA1. MS is a chronic and often debilitating disease …
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Article is sponsored and developed by BioLineRx USA, Inc. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. There is a lot to learn while navigating numerous emotions. It’s always important to educate yourself about the disease as well as new research advances or therapies that might be right for you. One cancer with recent treatment developments is …
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Struggling with weight loss is a problem everyone is familiar with – either they themselves or someone close to them has faced challenges in maintaining a healthy weight. Obesity is a disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.1 A common, serious and costly chronic disease that affects adults and children, …
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