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Caring for Chronic Kidney Disease
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American Heart Month: Here's What You Need to Know
Overview of Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—a broad, umbrella term that includes heart disease and stroke—is the number one cause...
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The Rise of Teen Loneliness: How Can You Help?
What is Loneliness? Loneliness is a painful emotional state that occurs when there is a discrepancy between one's desired and one's achieved patterns...
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Keeping Your Gut in Check
What is the digestive system? Your digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and your liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Your GI...
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Seasonal Sadness: Coping with the Winter Blues
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a kind of depression that tends to creep in during the fall/winter months and eases off with the coming of...
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Overcoming Winter Aches and Pains
Some people think they can predict the weather because they “feel it in their bones.” Some studies suggest there may be some truth to that.
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Keeping an Eye on Your Retinal Health
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