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Does Diabetes Damage Brain Health
Does Diabetes Damage Brain Health

New research has found that older people with type 2 diabetes can also have more difficulties with thinking and memory.

What to Eat When You Have a Cold
What to Eat When You Have a Cold

When you have a cold, try these foods to give you and your immune system a boost.

Intimacy: The Elusive Fountain of Youth?
Intimacy: The Elusive Fountain of Youth?

People seeking more satisfaction in their later years might find sex is the spice of life, new research suggests.

Holidays Hike Heart Attack Risk
Holidays Hike Heart Attack Risk

Whether it's the stress of choosing the right gift, drinking and eating too much, or fighting with relatives about politics, the holidays can be hard on your heart.

Ways to Escape Holiday Madness Together
Ways to Escape Holiday Madness Together

The whirlwind of holiday activity can become an emotional vortex. Look to your partner to join you in these activities that can replenish your energy and your connection.

Fentanyl Now the No. 1 Opioid OD Killer
Fentanyl Now the No. 1 Opioid OD Killer

As the U.S. opioid epidemic grinds on, fentanyl is fast becoming the main culprit in drug overdose deaths.

Some Foods Can Be Cholesterol Fighters
Some Foods Can Be Cholesterol Fighters

Some foods can bring down your cholesterol level. Since that's only one of their benefits, consider adding them all to your overall diet.

12 Ways to Stay on Track With Your Health Goals During the Holidays
12 Ways to Stay on Track With Your Health Goals During the Holidays

Some of the good things about the holidays—like good food and family gatherings—can go bad when you go overboard. Try these tricks for keeping your health on track.

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How Being “Disabled” is a Full-Time Job
How Being “Disabled” is a Full-Time Job

Being disabled is a full-time job. The amount of time it takes to stay on top of your health and keeping up with paperwork while feeling the worst you ever have in your life is all-consuming.

Why Aren't Women Speaking Up About Postpartum Depression?
Why Aren't Women Speaking Up About Postpartum Depression?

Here are some potential hurdles women may face when seeking care for PPD and some tips for how to overcome them.

Now Is the Time to Sign Up for Health Insurance and We Can Help
Now Is the Time to Sign Up for Health Insurance and We Can Help

Let's make this year’s open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) a little easier. Check it out.

Who Do You Talk To About Menopause?
Who Do You Talk To About Menopause?

Please take this quick survey about the conversations you have regarding menopause.

#BeHealthiHER
#BeHealthiHER

Make self-care a priority in your everyday life, so you can ultimately become a "healthier her"—for yourself and your family.

Flu Education Resource for HCPs
Flu Education Resource for HCPs

Proactively speak about the importance of an annual influenza vaccination. This resource can help guide the conversation.

AFib and Blood Thinner Reversal Treatments: What You Need to Know
AFib and Blood Thinner Reversal Treatments: What You Need to Know

Did you know there are reversal treatments for some blood thinners used to reduce the risk of stroke with AFib?

Living Well With AFib
Living Well With AFib

Those who have AFib should be well aware of these things: living a healthy lifestyle and reducing stroke risk.

Common Blood-Thinning Medication Questions People With AFib Ask
Common Blood-Thinning Medication Questions People With AFib Ask

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you better understand how blood-thinning medication works and some risks.

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