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  • Act to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Act to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Every year, providers diagnose about 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer. And it’s estimated that the disease claims approximately 4,000 lives annually. Yet when it’s caught early enough, cervical cancer is highly treatable.

  • Physical Therapy Recharges Breast Cancer Survivors

    Physical Therapy Recharges Breast Cancer Survivors

    During and after treatment, patients may not view exercise as a priority, or they may be too tired to participate in a standard exercise program. That’s where physical therapy (PT) comes in. PT especially designed for breast cancer survivors can help women safely regain their range of motion and strength while improving their mood.

  • Blue Zones: Eating to Reach Age 100

    Blue Zones: Eating to Reach Age 100

    Blue zones refers to places around the globe where people are much more likely to live to age 100, compared with the average American. They tend to stay healthier as they get older, too. Many make it to ripe old ages without developing heart problems, diabetes, obesity, or cancer.

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Protect Kids from Lead Poisoning

Although lead poisoning is often associated with the paint of older homes, children may be exposed to lead if the soldering on water pipes is new. In fact, lead may be found in many parts of a home, including soil, food, or even the air.

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Back Care Quiz

Back pain is a common complaint, but how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care.

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Step-by-Step: Giving an Emergency Dose of NARCAN for Opioid Overdose

Here are the steps for giving an emergency dose of Narcan for a drug overdose.

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