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Wellness in Practice
Monday, May 20, 2013
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Olympic Medalist Faces New Opponent: Spring Allergies
by Misty May-TreanorIt's been a crazy year! After winning my third consecutive gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, I decided to retire from the international beach volleyball circuit so I could focus on spending time with my husband and family, finishing my master's degree and helping to influence the next generation of beach volleyball players.
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Midlife Matters
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know
authored by: Sheryl Kraft
If you found out you were at high risk for breast cancer, what would you do?Angelina Jolie made a very brave decision when she recently opted for, and announced, she had undergone a prophylactic double mastectomy after finding out she carried a genetic mutation. More: Prophylactic Mastectomy: Why This Woman Chose It
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Midlife Matters
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Mushrooms and Your Health: You Either Love Them or Hate Them, but Here Are Reasons to Try to Love Them
authored by: Sheryl Kraft
Many years ago, after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I visited an herbalist. At the time—this was more than 20 years ago—herbs were something I thought of as growing in your garden and being used to enhance the flavor of foods, not something you ingested in liquid, capsule or pill form.But this herbalist was extremely well-respected, knowledgeable and progressive, and I was anxious for advice to keep myself healthy.
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Wellness in Practice
Monday, May 13, 2013
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Don't Let Food Allergies Keep You Away From Summer Cookouts
authored by: Marcia Mangum Cronin
In many parts of the country, the weather is finally getting warmer, and we're thinking about barbecues, picnics and eating outdoors. That makes it a good time for some safety reminders.All of us need to be aware of the basics of food safety: not eating foods that sit out in the heat for too long or are stored or handled improperly. Click here to learn more about outdoor food safety.
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Wellness in Practice
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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Helping Patients Navigate Social Security Disability Issues
by Molly Clarke
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