Why Get Vaccinated? Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease that spreads around the U.S. annually, usually between October and May. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing and close contact. Anyone can get the flu. It strikes...
Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is a common digestive disorder. It means your body can’t digest lactose, the sugar found in milk products. After eating foods with lactose, you may have nausea, cramps, bloating, gas or diarrhea. Lactose intolerance is not...
The term “home healthcare” covers a wide range of healthcare services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury. Examples of skilled home health services include: Wound care for pressure sores or a surgical wound Patient and caregiver education...
While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to possible injury, chronic pain is different. Chronic pain persists. Pain signals keep firing in the nervous system for weeks, months, even years. There may have been an initial...
Heart Health, Diabetes Friendly – and Delicious On weekdays, you want something quick and easy to cook and serve the family. A delicious and healthy choice is boneless, skinless chick breasts. But plain old grilled chicken breasts can certainly become BORING after...
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