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Category: Healthy Lifestyle

  • Spring-clean Your Way to Better Health

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    By: ARLENE CABRERA, FNP-C Spring-cleaning is a good way to greet the arrival of warm weather after being cooped up indoors for months. It’s a time to declutter and purge, but it also has real health benefits, from boosting your immune system to reducing stress. Before you pick up a broom, see how making your…

  • Careful with the Caffeine

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    By: PAUL CHITE, M.D. For most adults, caffeine helps us wake up in the morning and gives us a pleasant boost during the day. There are a variety of available caffeinated products to suit any taste, from tea and coffee to energy drinks and chocolate. Caffeine is a stimulant, and its effects increase with the…

  • 8 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health from Toxic Social Media

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    By: OLIVIA COOK, CRNP, FNP-BC Social media is a great way to connect with friends and family, as well as keep up with news and the latest dance craze. While social media is a positive part of many of our lives, this 24/7 connection also has risks for our emotional well-being. In fact, a survey…

  • YIKES! I’m Too Young to Have High Blood Pressure and Diabetes

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    By: DANIEL LAMPHIER, M.D. When you hear “high blood pressure” and “diabetes,” do you think of health problems your parents or grandparents may have? Unfortunately, a growing number of young adults are dealing with these dangerous conditions. In fact, Millennials (born 1981-1996) are now being diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes at greater rates…

  • 8 Tips for Healthy Summer Grilling

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    By: BARBARA NELSON, CRNP Grilling is a great way to enjoy the warm summer weather and spend quality time with family and friends. Before firing up the charcoal, review these easy tips to keep your grilling healthy and safe. 1. Start with a clean grill. Don’t let the charred buildup on your grill stick to…