.page-node-1350 .scale_image_container{ display: none; } Managing stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many people, especially those dealing with a chronic medical condition. Learn about coping mechanisms from Kerri Olsen...
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.page-node-1349 .scale_image_container{ display: none; } If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Lifestyle changes play an important role in maintaining healthy blood ...
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Many people can lower their blood pressure by adopting a healthy eating pattern. Eating less sodium can help you if you have high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney disease or liver disease. The body requires a small amount of sodium in the diet to control...
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More than three million Americans suffer from obesity. Obesity is defined by Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2. BMI is a ratio based on your height and weight (BMI = weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared). Obesity can be associated with man...
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Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects more than 34 million adults in the United States, and is the seventh leading cause of death. One in five individuals are unaware they have diabetes. It is also the leading cause of kidney failure, lower limb ...
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Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is life-threatening and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have — in your skin, lungs, ...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases that obstruct airflow and make it hard to breathe. More than 15.3 million people in the U.S. suffer from COPD, according to the American Lung Association. An estimated 366, 9...
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Pre-packaged meal kits are one of the hottest new trends to the year, boasting convenience, fresh ingredients, easy recipes and delicious meals delivered straight to your door. However, when considering purchasing pre-packaged meal kits, it’s important t...
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Children can become stressed just like adults. The sources can be external such as homework load, tests, problems at home or overwhelming schedule. Triggers can also be internal, such as pressures from parents or friends. Also like adults, a little stress is n...
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Breastfeeding can be a great experience for both mom and baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s not hard work that comes with a set of big difficulties. Every mom is bombarded with articles that explain the benefits of breastfeeding and, while they are l...
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