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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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A Dermatologist Shares 4 Ways to Protect Your Skin This Summer
Whether your favorite summer activity is taking a long hike on a trail, catching waves at the beach or having fun at a backyard barbecue, the warmer temperatures generally mean more time spent outdoors in the sun. But because more exposure to sunlight means more exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet A and B rays, you need to take steps to protect yourself from cancer-causing ultraviolet radiation.
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More than a match: How two transplant patients found each other through Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Transplant Mentor Program
When Carrie Gobble was listed for a lung transplant, she found two matches.
Patient Story
Ross Procedure
Growing up, Christopher Bryant couldn’t compete in sports or run due to a heart murmur.
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Take Control of Your Heart Disease Risk
How go the New Year’s resolutions? Unfortunately, most people who make a New Year’s resolution fail to keep it. Vague goals of “getting healthy” typically go by the wayside before the end of January. Instead, stick with specific targets that are realistic and achievable.
Patient Story
‘Crazy twists' and a special bond mark patient's transplant journey
Mitch Reynolds didn’t leave Barnes-Jewish Hospital alone on Feb. 8.
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Benefits to Staying Heart Healthy by Using a Fitness Tracker
Exercise is good for your heart and offers many benefits, but do you really know how much physical activity you are getting? If not, then try a fitness tracker.
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Cold Weather Brings Heart Health Dangers
Clearing away snow and ice may be hazardous to your health, says Gus Theodos, MD, BJC Medical Group cardiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Shoveling snow causes thousands of injuries and about 100 deaths each year in the United States. Most of those deaths are due to heart attacks.
Patient Story
Giving and living: Ned and Diana Anderson come full circle
When Ned Anderson talks to people about becoming organ donors, he knows exactly what he’s asking of them. He’s lived it.