5 Facts You Need to Know about Lupus
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus (also called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) is a disease that effects 1.5 million people in the U.S., according to…
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Heart Health and the Impact on Chronic Wounds
Your heart affects every aspect of your health. This includes your ability to heal wounds. Your heart circulates oxygen and nutrient-rich blood throughout your body. Cardiovascular diseases damage blood vessels. They also cause blockages that obstruct the flow of…
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Palliative care appropriate at any age, stage in a serious illness
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) may be given at any time during a patient’s illness, from diagnosis on, regardless of life expectancy.
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How can I manage my asthma during the winter months?
Q: How can I manage my asthma during the winter months? The most important aspect of asthma management is identifying the triggers. These tips can…
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Quitting Smoking: A Success Story
It wasn’t easy for Dwight Watkins to quit smoking. He’d been doing it for nearly 50 years. But he finally had enough. Dwight had…
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Stroke Survivors Find Support in Peer Mentors
AAMC’s Power of 2 Peer Mentorship Program matches recent stroke survivors with mentors who have also survived a stroke. After completing a training program, mentors…
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Hernia Treatments: What Are the Options?
If you have a hernia, you may be dealing with an array of possible symptoms, including: A bulging lump in your abdomen Pain or…
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Ways to reduce stroke risks
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly 87 percent of all strokes are ischemic. That means a clot…
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No bones about it: Preventing osteoporosis with these diet and exercise habits
Osteoporosis: It’s a disease that manifests later in life, but the foundation of healthy bones begins at a young age. Characterized by weak bones,…
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4 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn’t Believe
You may know someone who has diabetes. In fact, nearly 34 million children and adults in the U.S. have the disease. But as common…
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