• The Safer Way to Ease Post-Surgical Pain

    For people recovering from surgery or dealing with a painful injury, an expert suggests that there are a number of safer alternatives for managing pain than using potentially addictive opioids. “Today, more than ever before, we have...

    • Posted June 20, 2019
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  • Long Work Hours Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke

    Being first at the office and the last to leave may help get you that promotion, but new research warns that working long hours may not be so good for your heart. And the longer you do...

    • Posted June 20, 2019
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  • Another Vaping Danger: E-Cigarette Explodes in Teen’s Face

    A vape pen exploded in the face of 17-year-old Nevada boy, breaking his jaw and requiring multiple surgeries to repair the damage, according to a case report in the latest New England Journal of Medicine. The 2018...

    • Posted June 20, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 20, 2019

    1 in 6 U.S. Hospital, ER Stays Result in Surprise Bills U.S. Suicide Rate Rose 33% Between 1999 and 2017 New England Journal of Medicine Picks New Editor-in-Chief

    • Posted June 20, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Getting Back to Sleep

    Waking up in the middle of the night is a surefire way to disrupt the next day’s activities. Often, waking in the night is triggered by a type of insomnia, says Cleveland Clinic. Underlying health problems, such...

    • Posted June 20, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Recognizing Balance Disorders

    The body relies on many systems to coordinate balance, says KidsHealth. The ears, eyes, joints and muscles all work together to keep a person steady and upright. Without good balance, simple activities, such as walking, riding a...

    • Posted June 20, 2019
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  • How to Head Off a Pain in the Neck

    Neck pain can sneak up on you over time. While it can be caused by an accident or injury, your everyday posture and body mechanics can also be to blame, from the way you carry a shoulder...

    • Posted June 19, 2019
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  • Summer Suppers Fresh From the Farmers’ Market

    Summer is the perfect time to give your stove a rest and kick back with some fast, no-cook meals made with veggies you can grab at your farmers’ market. For a tasty alternative to a ho-hum salad,...

    • Posted June 19, 2019
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  • Many Lesbian, Gay Teens Still Face Rejection by Parents

    Many parents of lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) children take years to adjust after learning about their sexual orientation, a new study finds. The study included more than 1,200 parents of LGB youth aged 10 to 25....

    • Posted June 19, 2019
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  • Lonely Baby Boomers Driving Surge in Plastic Surgery

    Face-lifts and hair transplants. Chin implants and forehead lifts and lip augmentation. Baby boomers hoping to retain their youth — and maybe get back into the dating scene — are seeking plastic surgery in ever-increasing numbers, according...

    • Posted June 19, 2019
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