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What Can Be Done to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer? Many were stunned by the sudden passing of actress Kirstie Alley from colon cancer last December. However, colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States annually. According to the American Cancer Society, over 100,000 new cases of colon …

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Five Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries You Should Know Did you know that over 5.3 million adults and children in the United States are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability? That’s nearly one out of every 60 people. Traumatic brain injuries are a leading cause of death and disability, with nearly 50% of them …

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How to Prevent Prenatal Infections for Healthier Pregnancies Whether it’s your first or fourth, planning a child’s birth is an exciting, joyful time in most parents’ lives. While everyone wants a happy, healthy baby, certain prenatal infections can occur that could affect the health of the pregnant mother and baby during pregnancy or after birth. …

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Celebrating World Cancer Day – What You Can Do This Year Despite modern medical advances, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It’s estimated as many as 10 million people die from cancer each year. Did you know that more than 40% of these cancer-related deaths could be preventable if people modified …

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What You Should Know About Glaucoma As one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among U.S. adults, glaucoma is a disease that can impact anyone at any time. While there’s no cure for glaucoma, it can be slowed or stopped when diagnosed and treated early. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time …

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Recognizing the Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer January marks not only the beginning of a new calendar year but also Cervical Health Awareness Month and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Although more than 14,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year, screenings and vaccinations help save countless lives. Since you’re far more likely …

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Debunking the Stigmas Around Invisible Disabilities December 3 is International Day of Persons With Disabilities, and this year’s theme is Not All Disabilities Are Visible. Many disabilities are invisible, but that doesn’t make them any less devastating to a person’s quality of life. Common examples of invisible disabilities include mental health disorders, diabetes, PTSD (post-traumatic …

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Tips for Having Safer Pregnancies to Prevent Premature Births One out of every 10 babies (approximately 400,000 in the United States annually) is born preterm or before the normal 37-40 weeks of pregnancy. Because babies born premature miss out on significant growth and development occurring in the last weeks of pregnancy, premature births are among …

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Five Ways to Make Your Holiday Meals Healthier ‘Tis the season for gathering with good friends and family to celebrate the holidays. The star of many holiday celebrations is the food, as people gather around the table to enjoy each other’s fellowship over a pleasant meal. The average American gains 1-5 pounds between Thanksgiving and …

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