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Knowing the Difference Between COVID-19 and Flu
With Flu season approaching, many people may be concerned about being able to tell the difference between whether they have contracted influenza (flu) virus or have COVID-19. Both are respiratory...
How to Keep Your Bones and Joints Healthy
When it comes to taking care of your bones and joints, you have a lot of control. The following are ways to keep your bones and joints healthy.
7 Tips For Living Well For Men
There are things you can do every day to take control of your health and feel your best. Making healthy lifestyle choices can go a long way in helping you stay productive, keep up with your family,...
Shingles and Shingrix, Everything People Need to Know
Nearly 1 million people get shingles each year in the United States, and almost 1 out of 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime. You can get it at almost any age, but it is more common in...
Knowing the Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
Skin malignancies are the most common cancers in the United States. They are responsible for more than half of all new cancer cases. With those kinds of statistics, you may want to know when should...
Learn About Nutrition for a Healthier Lifestyle
The concept of having “good nutrition” does not have to be an all or nothing endeavor. It doesn’t have to be hard. If you make small changes — bit by bit and bite by bite — it adds up to living well and...