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How to make a smooth seasonal transition

Pumpkin and pumpkin spice are flavors that are synonymous with the fall season. From the ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte (PSL) to the beloved pumpkin pie, this autumn flavor combo has become a staple in many households. But do you know the many health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin spice?

Springtime is the perfect time to get your health needs in order, including disposing of unused or expired medications, making important decisions about your future health care, registering to give the gift of life as an organ donor, learning more about accessing your health information through MyChart, and scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot (if you haven’t already) or COVID-19 test.

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.

If you have a wound that’s not healing, you don’t have to simply live with it. There are treatment options that can help you.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and while that may not be the first thing that pops to mind in this month of March Madness and the first days of spring, it’s worth paying attention to. Really.

The surprising health benefits owning a pet might offer you.

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.

Summer is all about fun in the sun, but accidents can happen when you least expect them. Whether you're hiking through the woods or lounging at the beach, it's essential to be prepared for any mishap that might come your way.

Every February, the United States recognizes and celebrates the incredible innovations and achievements of African Americans who changed American history and shaped Black history.