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Measles fast facts: How contagious is it? Who’s safe? And what are symptoms?Mar 17, 2024 10:40 am - Illinois marked its 12th confirmed measles infection Thursday, the most since 17 were reported in 2015.
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How to raise a healthy, active childMar 17, 2024 10:43 am - Raising healthy, active children goes beyond good nutrition and physical activity. What else do parents need to focus on to give their child a healthy foundation?
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Know the signs and symptoms of blood clotsMar 17, 2024 10:37 am - Blood clots help the body heal, but if the clots don’t dissolve, break loose and travel to the heart or lungs, it can be life-threatening. Learn how to spot the signs so you can get timely treatment.
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Not everyone needs therapy; how to build coping skillsMar 14, 2024 11:06 pm - Psychological suffering can signal a time for reflection and change, but it does not always require therapy. Other resources can help alleviate stress, anxiety and loneliness.
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Grief & healing: 12-month Christmas tree makes me happyMar 14, 2024 10:23 pm - As the years move along after the death of a loved one, we find ways to simplify things so they are within manageable limits. We figure out how to get along.
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Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patientsMar 15, 2024 2:54 am - The FDA has approved Wegovy, a popular weight-loss drug, to be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity.
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Taking a walk after eating can help with blood sugar controlMar 15, 2024 12:16 am - Can taking a short walk within 90 minutes of eating help moderate blood sugar levels? Data from seven studies says yes.
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What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?Mar 17, 2024 9:55 am - An online breast cancer risk calculator received a dramatic increase in visits after Olivia Munn this week revealed her breast cancer diagnosis after using the calculator with her doctor. But is the calculator recommended for everyone?
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What grief does to your brain, and how to cope with itMar 15, 2024 3:03 am - Losing someone important can feel catastrophic. Experiencing loss can lead to shifts in our biological systems. We need to be gentle with ourselves during the grieving process.
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Psychedelic drug ibogaine hailed as healing, yet illegal in U.S.Mar 14, 2024 11:30 pm - A Stanford University study showed the psychedelic drug ibogaine improved symptoms of PTSD, anxieity and depression. The drug’s path to legality in the U.S. is complicated by the drug’s cardiac risks.
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