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For Your Health: Make a health goal as relaxed as summer – one small change
In our social media-driven world, it’s the big stories and the spectacular images that can often grab the most attention. And it’s not just in topics like news, politics or sports, but also in areas that are more personal, like health and wellness. Spend just a few minutes scrolling through our phones, and we may […]
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For Your Health: Helping kids lay a foundation for lifelong health
Summer officially arrives this month, and it feels especially welcome. After a very long 16 months since the pandemic started, life is beginning to return to normal, as COVID-19 vaccination gains ground and rates of infections continue to drop. And while we still have a way to go before we can put the pandemic fully […]
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For Your Health: Lung cancer screening can save lives, and now more people can get it
Even with COVID-19 still dominating health news, stories about new lung cancer screening guidelines were able to break into recent headlines, and for good reason. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. — and the deadliest, killing more than 130,000 people each year. More people are now eligible for lung cancer […]
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For Your Health: Welcome spring with healthier comfort foods
A bright spot for many of us last year was the opportunity to hone our cooking skills. This may have been more from necessity than any real desire to be the next José Andrés or Rachael Ray. Still, reluctantly or not, we’ve joined the ranks of our friends and family who already enjoyed cooking, and […]
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For Your Health: Roll up our sleeves to fight COVID-19
We’re coming up on a full year since the pandemic began to drastically impact our lives, so it’s wonderful to be able to greet spring with a feeling of optimism about our fight against the coronavirus. We now have three very effective vaccines that have been found to prevent COVID-19. There are two 2-dose vaccines […]
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For Your Health: Reduce heart disease and cancer risk at the same time
Even in parts of the country experiencing an early thaw, winter starts to feel a bit long come February, particularly during the ongoing pandemic. The days are still short. The temps are still low. And the trees are still mostly bare. Yet, even amidst all that, we can take heart. Not just because we’re about to crest […]
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For Your Health: Seven Hacks for an Active Winter
Even with the excitement of kicking off a new year, winter can be tough for physical activity. The days are cold, the nights long. And that cozy spot on the couch seems to call your name. COVID-19 hasn’t helped. On top of other demands on our energy and time, we’ve had to modify our exercise […]
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For Your Health: Jump-start your New Year
It’s safe to say many of us are excited about a new year. I know I am. 2020 has been strange and challenging, and while the pandemic will continue to affect us for a while, news of highly effective vaccines offers real hope that we may return to more normal times later in 2021. Traditionally, […]
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For Your Health: Getting a flu shot is more important than ever
“It’s September, and I’ve already had my flu shot.” If you want to know how important it is to get the flu vaccine this year, that note from a friend last month may help. Each year, he puts off his flu shot as long as possible and sometimes even skips it, against good advice. But […]
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For Your Health: Preparing for healthy holidays
The crisp fall days let us know that Thanksgiving is getting close. It’s a wonderful holiday for enjoying comforting food and connecting with family and friends. It’s also the first major holiday this season that will feel different because of the pandemic. With COVID-19 rates remaining high, it’s important to keep our families, our friends […]