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Be Someone’s Type: Blood Donation Helps Save Lives

When’s the last time you helped save three lives? Donating one pint of blood can do just that. It’s hard ...

Portion Control: Your Guide to Healthy Portions

If your goal is either weight maintenance or weight loss, portion control can be a valuable tool to help you eat healthy.

Say No to Pneumonia: 5 Ways to Avoid Getting Seriously Ill

Complications from pneumonia, which include respiratory failure, sepsis and lung abscess, can be serious and require hospitalization.

Can Continuous Glucose Monitoring Help You Achieve Your Diabetes Goals?

There are many benefits to utilizing CGMs, due to immediate feedback regarding what factors influence blood sugars, which can positively impact behavior change.

Let's Break the Silence: Why Mental Health Awareness Matters

One in four people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Let's work together to break the stigma and silence by starting a conversation, sharing our stories, and prioritizing our own mental health.

Beyond the Blood Test: Understanding Cholesterol at Every Age

Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, or 70s, understanding cholesterol is one of the most effective ways to "future-proof" your heart.

Merry or Meltdown? Holiday Break Tips for Families

Winter break from school can pose challenges for families while parents juggle work, screen time and managing expectations.

Road Tripping with Diabetes? Plan for a Smooth Ride!

Road trips are a fun way to change up your scenery—but when you have diabetes, it’s important to hit the road with a plan.

Make Urinary Incontinence a Thing of the Past

If you’ve ever stifled a sneeze or tried not to laugh out of fear of urinary leakage, you’re not alone. ...

Bloated, Constipated or Worse? It Might Be Diverticulitis

It’s easy to take your digestive system for granted, until something goes wrong. In fact, a lot goes on undetected ...

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