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• How to Remain Up-to-Date with Adult Vaccinations

  August 10, 2012

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  You are never too old to get immunized! In an effort to help prevent illness, it is very important that adults remember to get vaccinated as needed. Getting immunized is a life-long job that should not be ignored. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some adults ... Continue reading

• Living a Life Less Salty

  August 10, 2012

  • In The News

  Americans consume 50% more sodium than recommended. High sodium consumption raises blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke–the nation’s first and third leading causes of death. Most Americans eat more than double the amount of salt recommended by experts. ... Continue reading

• The Flu: Nothing to Sneeze At

  August 10, 2012

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  Every year, an average of 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations are caused in the U.S. by seasonal influenza (flu). This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects an increase because of the extra threat of the H1N1 flu virus, which was first detected in the U.S. in ... Continue reading

• Tips to Manage Exam Anxiety

  August 10, 2012

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  What if I forget everything I know? Did I sleep enough? What if my pencil breaks? Did I study enough? Am I going to pass? It’s the end of the school year, and students (and their parents) are beginning to feel the stress associated with taking tests. Exam anxiety can happen before or during a ... Continue reading

• Doctor Detective

  August 10, 2012

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  There are more than 100 known rheumatic conditions—ranging from various forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, to autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and complex cases of fibromyalgia. Because many of these conditions can be life-threatening and not easily ... Continue reading