• Health Highlights: Oct. 8, 2019

    Robin Hood Flour Recalled California Pharmacists Can Dispense HIV Prevention Pills Without Prescription Walgreens and Kroger Halt E-Cigarette Sales Bill Would Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Getting Too Much Exercise

    For many people, moderate-intensity exercise throughout the week is recommended, says MedlinePlus. At the same time, neglecting rest can backfire. MedlinePlus mentions possible symptoms of too much exercise: Being unable to perform at the same level. Needing...

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Having Healthy Arguments

    Disagreements with a friend or partner are normal, says the National Voice of Domestic Violence. But when a relationship is not built on respect and equal partnership, an unhealthy relationship may develop. The organization mentions these characteristics...

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Living With Herpes

    Herpes is a common and usually mild skin condition caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). If you are living with herpes, Sutter Health encourages you to: Be alert to triggers that activate herpes. Use safe sex...

    • Posted October 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: What to Expect When Your Eyes Are Dilated

    When dilating your eyes, your doctor will put a small amount of eye drop solution into each of your eyes, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Within 30 minutes, your pupils should fully open. Your vision will...

    • Posted October 7, 2019
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  • Sinus Infections: What You Need to Know

    Along with the flu, this is the time of year for sinus infections with their make-you-miserable stuffy, runny noses and blocked ears. Most sinus infections are caused by viruses, but bacteria can also be to blame, according...

    • Posted October 5, 2019
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  • Sen. Bernie Sanders Leaves Hospital; Doctors Confirm He Had Heart Attack

    Senator Bernie Sanders left a Las Vegas hospital on Friday after being admitted with chest pains on Tuesday; his presidential campaign is now saying the 78-year-old suffered a heart attack. Sanders experienced chest pain at a campaign...

    • Posted October 5, 2019
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  • Just a Little Weight Loss Can Put Diabetes Into Remission

    British researchers have good news for people with type 2 diabetes — you don’t need to lose a ton of weight to make a difference in your health. In fact, they found that losing just 10% of...

    • Posted October 4, 2019
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  • Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone

    If your teenager won’t cooperate, Mom, it might just be your tone of voice. Speaking in a controlling tone unleashes a range of negative emotions in your son or daughter and pushes him or her away, researchers...

    • Posted October 4, 2019
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  • Overcoming Your Artichoke Anxiety

    Love those artichoke appetizers you get at restaurants but stop in your tracks when you see them on display at the store? Yes, artichokes look intimidating, but once you know the secret of artichoke prep, you’ll look...

    • Posted October 4, 2019
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