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How Much Water Do I Need? A Guide to Staying Hydrated
This article discusses the importance of drinking water, how much water to drink and the benefits of staying hydrated. Understanding the value of staying hydrated helps you make wise choices about drinking water for optimal health.
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Can a pet keep you healthy? Here’s how to unleash the health benefits of pet ownership.
Pet parents already know it: Our fur- and feather-babies are pretty amazing. Dogs and cats, guinea pigs, birds and more bring joy, laughter and unconditional love to our lives. But can a pet keep you healthy?
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How to Talk to Your Primary Care Doctor About Your Weight
If you’re concerned about your weight and want to make some changes, your primary care doctor can be a valuable partner in creating a weight-loss plan.
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What to Do When a Visitor Needs Medical Care Away From Home
If you have a visitor from out of town who gets sick or hurt, you might wonder how to get them medical care away from home. For guests of Missouri and Illinois residents, BJC has several health care options.
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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.
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How to Take the Sting Out of Tick and Mosquito Bites
In this article, we will explain how to identify, treat and prevent tick and mosquito bites, and what to do if you develop an infection or one of the known mosquito and tick-borne diseases.
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What do Spinach, Hamburgers and Green Onions have in Common?
BJC ACO wants you to know that unwashed produce, such as spinach, lettuce or green onions, or undercooked beef, especially hamburger, can increase your risk of infection with E. coli bacteria.
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When your weight loss plateaus
As you begin your journey toward a healthier, slimmer you, BJC ACO wants you to be prepared for weight plateaus.
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Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself
Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself
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8 Reasons to Make Virtual Doctor Appointments — Convenience and Safety at Your Fingertips
With the rise of the digital age, more patients are taking advantage of virtual doctor appointments, or video doctor visits. The convenience and safety of online appointments combined with their increasing availability is quickly making them an attractive option for patients.