It may start with an occasional twinge in your hip or a catch in your knee. Then you notice that actions you took for granted — climbing stairs, going for a long walk or squatting down to pick up a grandchild — take that twinge to an ongoing ache. Before you know it, you’re avoiding…
DetailsChildren are constantly challenged to decipher the messages they see and hear about alcohol, not only from the ads they see on TV but also from social media, friends, billboards, clothing and more. But are the messages children receive facts or myths? Are the messages the ones you want adolescents and young adults to have…
DetailsHow often have you planned a new exercise routine? Each year, millions of people set resolutions to exercise more, driven by goals of improving their health, losing weight, keeping up with friends or kids, or maybe even addressing a new diagnosis. This often leads to complicated regimens, expensive equipment that ends up working better as…
DetailsCarotid artery disease occurs when the blood vessels supplying your brain and head, known as carotid arteries, are damaged or blocked by fatty deposits. These deposits contain cholesterol that organizes as a plaque, which clogs or blocks the carotid arteries. This is similar to coronary artery disease, which reduces blood flow to your heart. This blockage…
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