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Spinal Cord Stimulation Helps Diabetic Neuropathy Patient Get Active Again

Deirdre Parnell was diagnosed with diabetes more than eight years ago. She then began experiencing pain in her feet, which spread to her legs and hands. Eventually, the pain grew so intense she had to take a leave of disability at work.

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If you’re living with chronic pain, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to deal with it

As annoying — and agonizing — as it can be, pain is a common and important signal from your body. It’s a sign that something needs attention, and, once you’ve given it that attention and the pain lessens, its absence is an indication that you’re healing.

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Amazing Facts About Breastfeeding and Breast Milk

Learn about the health benefits associated with breastfeeding — for both baby and mom.

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Deborah Graves Named New President of Memorial Hospitals

BJC HealthCare East Region has announced Deborah Graves will be joining BJC Health System as president of Memorial Hospital – Belleville and Shiloh, beginning in mid-March. Graves will succeed Mike McManus, who is retiring in April and will assist with the transition.

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Rising Colorectal Cancer Rates Among Younger People Call for Earlier Screening

Too young for colorectal cancer? Think again.

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Fish and plant-based meals provide tasty and healthy alternatives to meat

Looking for ways to rev up your dinner routine and live a little healthier? Often, New Year’s resolutions fail because people take an all-or-nothing approach to getting healthy.

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How can you reduce your risk of lung cancer?

Prioritizing lung health during lung cancer awareness month

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How to Keep Your Mood From Falling Like the Leaves

Many people call fall their favorite season.

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Seeing Pink Is a Great Mammogram Reminder

As much as the red of changing leaves and the orange of Halloween pumpkins, pink has become one of the colors of fall.

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Wake Up to Daylight Saving Time With Tips for Better Sleep

With the switch to daylight saving time March 13, we gained an hour of daylight — but lost an hour of sleep.