Chronic Conditions & Diseases
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Taking Action for Your Health
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer (colon cancer). Here, we empower you with information and encourage you to take steps to protect your health.
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Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart
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An unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. Learn why and how to eat more foods that nourish.
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Are You Heart Smart?
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Take our short Heart Smart Quiz to test your knowledge about having a healthier heart.
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National Thyroid Awareness Month
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As we usher in January, a crisp month marked by fresh resolutions and crisp winter air, we also turn our attention to National Thyroid Awareness Month. This month-long campaign, established in 1992 by the American Thyroid Association, aims to shed light on the often-misunderstood world of thyroid disorders. Today we address some common questions people…
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
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A month to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV & cervical cancer. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers. More than 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. By having regular screening tests, cervical cancer can often be found early,…
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World Aids Day is December 1st
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World Aids Day is a day for people around the globe to unite and raise their voices together in the fight against HIV. This day of solidarity is an opportunity to remember those we have lost, share our experiences, and show support for the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS. According to the CDC, over…
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How Do I Know I Have COPD?
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November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month, but what is COPD, and how do I know if I have it? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a group of lung diseases: These lung diseases all make it difficult to breathe. The number one cause of COPD is cigarette smoking, but it can also…
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Bone and Joint Health
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October is Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month and October 12-18 is Bone & Joint Health National Action Week. We cover common bone & joint conditions and things you can do to keep your bone and joints healthy.