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Your Best Defense Against Joint Pain

By now, you know to eat right and try to live a healthy lifestyle. You understand that a lot of sugar is bad for you, as is smoking, and that you should be focused on getting your daily servings of fruits and veggies. But did you know that doing the things that are bad for you and not doing the good things can cause you unnecessary joint pain? 

That's right, your overall health can be a significant factor in whether you have severe joint pain as you get older. Here are some things you can do to fight the clock when it comes to joint pain. 

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The Rise of STIs

With the increasing number of sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnoses in the United States, specialists grow worrisome that we aren't taking the proper precautions to protect ourselves from these illnesses. 

In 2022, more than 2.5 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia were reported in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most alarming concerns center around the syphilis and congenital syphilis epidemics 

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15 Ways to Help You Relax

Ahh relaxation; it seems like a distant memory, right? With our busy lives, sometimes we can get caught up in work, family and the long list of responsibilities we pack in our day. We often don't have time to take care of ourselves let alone fully unwind. We polled a handful of people and asked what specific things they like to do when they are feeling overwhelmed. If you're in need of some inspiration on how to take a break from your routine, here are some ideas for achieving an ultimate state of relaxation.

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31 Days of Giving

'Tis the season for giving! During the holidays, it's easy to get caught up in the gifts, decorations and parties. It's important to take a step back from all the celebrations to see what you can do to give back. We've come up with 31 ways you can give back to your community - one for each day of December.

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Have a Very, Merry Mindful Holiday

The holiday season is upon us! This time of year offers so much as does every moment really. For many people, this can be a festive time spent with family and friends. For some, however, this can be a time of heightened loneliness. And for most of us, what is intended as a time of joy and celebration can quickly become one of overwhelm and stress. We may go between thoughts of too much (to do, to cook, too many people in this house!) or too little (money, time, patience, no one in the house). We may find ourselves riding one wave of emotion after another.

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3 Lesser-Known Menopause Symptoms

Most of us are familiar with the primary symptoms of menopause — hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes and slowing metabolism. But there are other lesser-known menopause symptoms we may experience as our ovaries produce waning supplies of progesterone and estrogen, including insomnia, a metallic taste in your mouth, and body odor. Read on for tips on how to deal with them.
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How to Support Someone With Diabetes

If someone in your life has diabetes, you know how hard it can be to manage, especially after first getting the diagnosis. You want to support your loved one as they work toward learning about diabetes and controlling their disease. 

But it’s important to make sure the support you’re offering is help they want and need. Well-intentioned advice and reminders about diet and exercise may have a negative impact on their behavior and self-image, and your relationship. 

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Treatment for Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common and most serious heart valve disease. AS is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening. The valve flaps may become stiff and can’t move easily or open fully. This makes it more difficult for the heart to push blood through the aortic valve to your body. 

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