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The Right Way to Treat a Sinus Infection

March 25, 2019

Find out how you can treat your sinus infection at home and when it’s time to call your doctor.

tags: acute , cold , congestion , newsletter , sinus , treatment

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Is Your Anxiety Normal or a Sign of Something ...

March 4, 2019

Anxiety is part of life that helps people tackle new challenges, but excessive worry isn’t normal. One expert explains the difference between...

tags: anxiety , disorder , help , newsletter , symptoms , treatment

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Win the War Against Spring Allergies

May 9, 2017

Discover 6 strategies to ease your worst allergy symptoms with advice from one of our allergists.

tags: allergies , allergies treatment best medicine for allergies , allergy relief , hay fever , seasonal allergies , spring allergies

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Battle Of The Sexes: Why Men Are More Susceptible...

December 6, 2016

When you hear the word "testosterone", you probably picture a strong, tough, manly man, right? But in the fight against the flu, it turns out...

tags: flu , flu symptoms , flu vaccine , prevention , testosterone , treatment

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What’s a Breast Care Nurse Navigator?

November 4, 2016 by Emily Allred

There’s no doubt that the diagnosis of cancer is usually overwhelming. During this fragile time, patients often feel very vulnerable and alone...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer awareness , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , mammogram , mammography

5 Reasons Why A Colonoscopy Isn't So Bad

March 17, 2015

The colonoscopy gets a lot of grief, and when you hear some of the horror stories, it's not surprising. The truth is, it's not as bad...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer screening , cancer treatment , colon cancer , colonoscopy , health , prevention

Radiation Oncology: Commonly Asked Questions

October 22, 2014

Radiation is something that is electrically produced. It is high powered and interacts with certain elements that create an x-ray beam. That ...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , radiation

7 Ways to Cope With the Mental Health Effects ...

October 13, 2014

When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, you may only think about the physical effects of the disease at first: How will the treatment ...

tags: anxiety , breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , depression , health , mental health , wellness

How to Be a Part of a Loved One's Breast ...

October 9, 2014

If you have a loved one who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, you probably want to help out as much as you can. But you may worry about...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment

Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Why It's...

October 2, 2014

Believe it or not, a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer is usually not a death sentence.

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , mammogram , mammography

The Good News About Colon Cancer Screening and...

August 28, 2014

Colon cancer is a serious health issue in America today. It's the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , cancer treatment , colon cancer , health , men's health , prevention , wellness , women's health

Working During Chemotherapy: Tips for Approaching...

August 26, 2014

While some cancer patients take time off from work, many simply can't afford to. It's common to find cancer patients still in the workforce...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , chemotherapy , colon cancer , health , prevention

Words of Encouragement: 6 Inspirational ...

August 12, 2014

There's a sense of relief that comes with your final day of cancer treatment. It's the first day of survivorship.

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , health , wellness

Running Injuries: Heat Therapy vs. Cold ...

July 1, 2014

To ice? Or to heat? That is the question - especially when it comes to running. When you've got a running injury it can be tricky to know...

tags: cramps , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , hydration , injury , running , sports , treatment

You're Too Young To have Cancer: How...

June 24, 2014

From the moment the doctor confirms your diagnosis, you may think of how cancer will affect your work, your physical appearance, and your social...