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Harriet Cabelly
The First Four Steps to Rebuilding After Loss
by Harriet Cabelly
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We get knocked off center; the rug is pulled out from under us; we get slammed by a curveball out of left field; our life drastically changes, and now what? A sudden break-up, an expected divorce finally becomes official, an unexpected diagnosis, a baby born with life-long issues, an empty-nest home – these are some of the many life challenges that can be considered a loss and therefore necessitate... 1/13/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Are Swedish Bitters Right for You?
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Bitters are something most of us leave to the bartenders. A little dash makes that cocktail just right. But bitters have long had a strong connection to human health. And one in particular, which may seem like it's found behind the bar, actually isn't. We were curious about this little unheard of gem, and how it might benefit health. Swedish Bitters Swedish bitters, also sometimes called Swedish tincture,... 1/5/2021 8:00:00 AM
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A Wellness Post-Holiday Recovery Plan
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Whew! The year is complete, and we’ve almost stopped spinning in the aftermath of the election and the holidays and everything else that stacked up at the end of the year. After weeks of planning, shopping, cleaning, cooking, scheduling, table-setting, feasting, celebrating and toasting, it might feel like a relief for some of us or a let-down for others. Now we can implement a post-holiday wellness... 1/4/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Nanomedicine May Be the Future of Cancer Treatment
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In 2018, more than 1.7 million people received a cancer diagnosis, and about 600,000 of them are expected to succumb to their disease despite treatment. As new advanced treatments are developed, however, the number of people who die from cancer is expected to decline just as it has over the past few decades. An innovative treatment involving nanomedicine may soon be one of the reasons why more and... 1/4/2021 6:00:00 AM
Olga Bachilo
Breast Cancer in Men: What You Need to Know
by Olga Bachilo
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We never think of breast cancer as a disease that affects men; however, because men have breast tissue, they too can develop breast cancer, even though it's relatively rare. Male patients make up about 1 percent of all breast cancer cases in the U.S. While that may sound like an insignificant amount, it actually represents over 2,000 expected new cases of male breast cancer yearly. Additionally, breast... 12/28/2020 8:00:00 AM
Wilberto Cortes
How long will it take for surgical incisions to heal?
by Wilberto Cortes
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There are many people who assume that plastic surgery is not a "real surgery" and therefore does not involve wounds. However, the reality is that like all other procedures, plastic surgery is a major operation. It involves the making of incisions on your body, which results in wounds.One of the common questions I get to hear from patients is how long will it take for surgical wounds to heal after the... 12/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
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That Cozy Fire Could Be Hurting You
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Not much compares to the warmth and glow of a crackling fire on a cold winter day. It can change the room’s whole feel, offering an escape from the elements and a place for couples or a family to huddle close through a long winter night. As inviting and cozy as that fire might be though, it could also be the source of multiple health problems. Here’s what everyone with a fireplace needs to know. Fireplaces... 12/21/2020 7:56:03 PM
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How to Choose Healthy Options When Everyone Else is Eating Junk Food
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When everyone around you eats sweets and treats and takes the holidays as an excuse to indulge for the entire month of December, it suddenly gets really hard to make good choices. The house that used to have nothing too tempting is suddenly bursting with candy, cookies from grandma, and leftovers from rich indulgent meals. Ugh. What's a person who is trying to stay the course on a healthy lifestyle... 12/21/2020 7:36:34 PM
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How to Avoid a Nasty Stomach Bug Over the Holidays
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It’s that time of year when "the stomach bug" runs rampant through families across the country. The dreaded stomach bug or what some call the flu is not technically the flu or even a bug at all. It’s most often a form of norovirus that targets the gastrointestinal tract. With diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes even severe versions of these, "the stomach bug" can quickly ruin holiday plans. Here is how... 12/21/2020 5:09:05 PM
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Why Avoiding Holiday Music May be Good for You
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We’re shopping for Halloween candy when we hear an unseasonably familiar tune. Hark, can it be true?“It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” blares the loudspeaker above the Halloween costumes and autumn-scented candles. The holiday music season has begun. Is it Grinch-like or Scrooge-ish to want to escape Christmas music? Not according to some experts, who say we might actually benefit by avoiding... 12/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
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