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Why Exercise is Key to Bone Health: An Orthopedic Doctor Weighs In
Staying active helps maintain joint flexibility and balance, promotes better posture and strengthens bones.
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This is the most important thing you can do to prevent colorectal cancer
If you can make one change to mitigate your chances of getting colorectal cancer, it should be this one.
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How to make your colonoscopy prep a little easier
Whether you’re 45 and going for your first screening colonoscopy or having symptoms you’d like to get checked out, you might have questions about what happens during the procedure and how you can prepare.
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African Americans Have a Higher Risk of Being Diagnosed With These Three Chronic Illnesses
An epidemic of chronic diseases continues to grow in the United States; half the population — an estimated 129 million Americans — have lifelong health conditions that need continuous medical attention and limit certain daily activities.
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Multiple sclerosis myths, busted
For all we know about multiple sclerosis (MS) – a chronic disease where a person’s immune system attacks their central nervous system and causes fatigue, bladder issues and pain, among other symptoms – there are still a lot of misconceptions around the condition. Read on to learn what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to MS.
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Shielding Yourself From the Sun: Your Guide to Effective Sun Protection
Learn essential tips for choosing and using effective sun protection. Discover how to manage sunburns, recognize signs of sun damage, and embrace the sun safely with expert advice.
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Walking Versus Running for Health: Which is Better for You?
Walking or running? Both have unique health benefits from boosting mood to improving endurance. Find out which is optimal for your health journey.
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What is a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment?
Watch Summer Chaudhry, MD, medical director of Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s Breast HealthCare Center, talks about breast cancer risk assessments.
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When, where and how to get a sports physical
Most school athletic programs and camps require a sports physical for kids to participate. Do you know when, where and how to get a sports physical for your child?
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How you can support someone recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
How can you be a good friend, family member or partner to someone with MS? We talked to expert providers who care for patients with MS to get some ideas.