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Unveiling the Sweet Truth: Top 6 Honey Myths and Facts
Honey, that sticky golden substance produced by bees, has been a staple in human diets and medicine cabinets for centuries. The sweet taste and health benefits of honey have made it a favorite across cultures. However, with popularity comes misinformation. Let’s dive in and separate honey myths and facts, ensuring you're well-informed about this fascinating natural product.
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Virtual Care, Convenient Care, or Emergency Care: How to Choose the Right One
Injuries or illnesses can happen quickly, and knowing where to get medical care is important. Waking up with a sore throat, tripping when walking the dog, or having trouble breathing are different situations, and understanding the differences is essential to receiving appropriate care. It’s always stressful to figure out where to go for your care, especially if the injury is too severe for your regular primary care physician, or your illness happens during the weekend or evening.
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Wake Up to Daylight Saving Time With Tips for Better Sleep
With the switch to daylight saving time March 13, we gained an hour of daylight — but lost an hour of sleep.
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Walking Strong After Robotic-Assisted Knee Surgery
Last fall, Pam Ludy, 65, took a trip with her sister to North Carolina. But Pam, who has osteoarthritis in both knees, had a hard time walking.
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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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Wellness Program at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Offers 24/7 Premium Gym Membership Opportunity for the Community
Getting regular exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health.
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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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What does a nurse practitioner do?
If you're looking for a health care provider who can offer a wide range of primary care services, from diagnosing and treating illnesses to prescribing medications and ordering tests, you might want to consider seeing a nurse practitioner (NP).
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What Does a Primary Care Provider Do?
Learn the importance of having a primary care provider — even if you are healthy — and the long-term benefits of consistent primary care.
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What is a “Hurkle-Durkle,” and can this Sleep Trend Negatively Impact Your Health?
If you’re a social media user, you may have noticed a fun new micro-trend making its way across platforms including TikTok: the art of the “hurkle-durkle.”