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  • Alcohol Abuse: What You Should Know

    Misusing alcohol can lead to serious problems. Do you know the warning signs and affects of drinking too much?

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  • Have Diabetes? Make Early to Bed, Early to Rise Your Motto

    Forget the worm. A new study suggests that for people with type 2 diabetes, early birds get something even better: the health-boosting benefits of exercise.

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  • Give Your Daughter a Shot Against Cancer

    You can't always shield your tween or teen daughter from life's challenges. But with an HPV vaccination, you can shield her against deadly cancers. And boys can benefit, too.

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  • The pandemic has certainly made it hard to spend time in the company of others. Social distancing remains one of the best ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. But the ongoing lack of social interaction may be wearing on your mental health. Here’s why it’s so important to stay socially connected right now and how you can do it safely.

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WELLNESS CENTER
Back and Neck Care
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. The reasons for the pain are many, including bad posture, accidents, improper lifting, obesity, and weak muscles. Practice prevention to minimize your risk for back pain — get regular exercise, lose any excess weight, and learn good posture.
Asthma
Are you all too familiar with the coughing and wheezing that remind you that you have asthma? Asthma can be a serious problem, but it doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. With the help of your health care team, you can keep your asthma under control.
Children's Health
You want the best for your child, from good nutrition to effective discipline to a breadth of life opportunities.
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    Germs Quiz

    Germs: We find them everywhere— or they find us. It seems we can't avoid them. We spend a lot of time worrying about picking them up, sharing them, and losing them. But what do we really know about germs? Take this quiz to find out.

    Ovulation Date Calculator

    When you are trying to have a baby, fertile times are an important factor. Use this information about your cycles to help to predict your more fertile times and when you will ovulate.

    Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment

    The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.

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      How COPD Affects Your Lungs

      When you have COPD, air doesn’t flow into and out of your lungs as it should. It becomes harder to breathe. Watch this video to see how your lungs are affected.

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