Do Allergies Affect Sleep?

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Learn how to get a restful night’s sleep during allergy season. People who suffer from seasonal allergies often experience itchy eyes, a stuffy nose, and nonstop sneezing. However, a bad night’s sleep with limited rest may be an unexpected and disruptive symptom for many allergy sufferers. Unfortunately, allergies can negatively impact sleep, but there are…

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Food to Eat to Improve Your Gut Health

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Discover the best foods for gut health and why you must add them to your diet. It’s no surprise that the food you eat has a direct effect on your digestive system. However, many people do not realize what you eat is key to the proper function of your entire body. With so much information…

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Children’s Heart Health

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Protect The Heart of The Little Ones You Love It is common for parents to be concerned about the overall health of their children, however, sometimes, things we deem as adult-only health issues may be looked over. Heart disease is not only prevalent in adults, but children may also be at risk for several heart-related…

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Is it a Stroke or a Heart Attack?

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Learn the different signs and treatments for a stroke and heart attack! Both a stroke and a heart attack occur suddenly and affect the blood flow process in the body. However, other than the two medical conditions needing immediate emergency care to reduce the potential damage to major organs, a stroke and heart attack are…

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Food That Boosts Your Mood

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Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make it their new year goal to eat healthier. Some may choose to eat healthy for a new weight loss journey or a goal to have more energy, but many do not recognize the daily effect that healthy food has on your mood. Your mood can be influenced…

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What is a Symptom Diary and Why Do You Need One?

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Discover the benefits of keeping a symptom diary to help treat your health issues! Your body has only one way to let you know something is wrong and that is through symptoms. It is a major problem when symptoms become disruptive to your day-to-day life. Whether you are experiencing symptoms that occur at the same…

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Common Migraine Triggers to Avoid

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Discover the most common triggers and how to avoid them when suffering from migraines. A migraine can seem to come out of nowhere and disrupt your entire day. Migraine severity and symptoms can vary from person to person, however, knowing your common migraine triggers and how to avoid them are the keys to preventing the…

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5 Health Myths Busted

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Discover the truth about some of the most common health claims! From generation to generation, medical myths have been passed down to influence our actions. These health claims are used so widely that it is hard to tell if these are just conventional misconceptions or real facts. Here are five common health myths busted. 5…

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Bronchitis versus Pneumonia – What do I have?

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You feel extremely ill and have a persistent cough that will not go away. Do you have bronchitis, pneumonia, or neither? No one wants to be sick during the holiday season. With so many infections going around that present similar symptoms, the quickest way to feeling better is to make sure you are treating the…

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Elf Doctor’s Note – No Moving For 3 Days!

Elf on the Shelf

Parents, get your official Elf on the Shelf doctor’s note today and get 3 days off from all elf duties! Parents – you need to know there is an outbreak of Reindeer Flu in the North Pole! Get your Elf on the Shelf doctor’s note today! Children love all of the fun things the Elf…

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Prepare For The Most Common Fall and Winter Illnesses

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Find tips to prepare and prevent the most common fall and winter illnesses. Respiratory illnesses can strike year-round but are typically more prevalent during the fall and winter months due to more time spent indoors and out of the cold weather, and the cold, dry air weakening the immune system to be more susceptible to…

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When to Worry About a Headache 

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Know when it is time to go to the emergency room for a headache.   Almost everyone has experienced a headache in their lifetime, and most of us have had them many times before. Usually, a headache is no cause for major concern and will subside after taking over-the-counter painkillers, eating some food, or drinking water,…

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The 6 Germiest Items You Touch Daily

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Discover the six dirtiest things covered in germs that you encounter daily. When you think of some of the dirtiest things you touch on a daily basis, your mind may jump to the toilet or trashcan. But to many people’s surprise, there are many things considered filthier. Discover some of the germiest items you may…

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