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Fever, Cough and Fatigue. Is It the Flu or Something Else?
With the flu season upon us — along with fall allergies and new strains of COVID-19 — it can be hard to tell all the symptoms apart.
Learn the differences among symptoms and why getting the flu vaccine can help keep you and those around you safe.
Is it the flu?
The symptom checker outlines differences and similarities among flu, colds, COVID-19 and seasonal allergies.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: BJC HealthCare's Community Wellness Hubs Promote Holistic Care and Support
BJC HealthCare has established community wellness hubs in under-resourced neighborhoods disproportionately facing daily stress across the City of St. Louis and north St. Louis County.
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Connecting Patients to Nature Improves Physical and Mental Well-being
The Olson Family Garden at St. Louis Children’s Hospital just exploded with tulip blooms. But Robert Paulson, the grounds supervisor, says even in winter the garden is magical.
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5 Questions to Ask at Your Annual Physical Exam
Communicating with your primary care physician helps you make good health decisions.
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The Traveling, Eating and Gathering Season is Here!
The holidays are filled with a multitude of wonderful memories, many of them centered around family, friends and food. Before you deck the halls and gather around the kitchen table, consider the following tips on keeping your body, mind and spirit healthy.
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6 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care During the Holidays
Holiday baking, shopping, decorating … there are a million things that you may prioritize over health and self-care during the holidays.
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So Long, Summer! Greetings, Fall!
How to make a smooth seasonal transition
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5 Ways to Conquer Stress (and Protect Your Health, Too)
These simple stress-busters can help quiet your mind and improve your physical wellbeing.
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Flu season is here and it’s time to get a flu shot, even if you’ve had the COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine we’ve been hearing about for most of the year is, of course, the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Understanding the Benefits of Meditation
Much of the research focuses on mindfulness as a meditative practice. Evidence supports the claims that mindfulness meditation improves emotional regulation, decreases anxiety, enables people to become less reactive and offers greater cognitive flexibility within stressful situations.