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How to choose a safe, effective fish oil supplement
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Americans now swallow fish oil more often than multivitamins, according to ConsumerLab's recent annual survey of vitamin and supplement users. And it's no wonder why - fish oil is one of the best supplements anyone can take.
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Sonography: What it is and why it's growing in the health care field
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Sonography is a painless medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce visual images of organs, tissues and blood flow inside the body. It was first used in obstetrics to look at fetal development in the 1970s, but since then has moved to multiple branches of health care and is used to examine the abdomen, breasts, prostate, female reproductive organs, heart, blood vessels and other areas. Sonography is used in both a diagnostic and therapeutic capacity.
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Pro racer shows people with diabetes that disease doesn't have to slow them down
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When Firestone Indy Lights racecar driver Charlie Kimball roars into town for a race, he's out to prove more than his dominance on the racetrack. He's looking to inspire people with diabetes that nothing, not even their disease, has to slow them down.
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Helping your parents and older loved ones
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Spring and summer family gatherings such as holidays and family vacations are often the first opportunities that families get to spend time together. As a family, you have the opportunity to catch up with older loved ones and to notice possible changes in their physical or mental health that may stand out after not seeing them for a while. This is especially important if they are more than 65 years old or were previously diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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Why it's so important to have good auto insurance
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When you head out the door on your way to work or school every morning, you probably don't give much thought to what could happen on the road. After all, you're a safe driver, and accidents happen to other people, not you.
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Managing your diabetes costs
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Nearly a third of people with diabetes have not filled a prescription due to the expense in the past 12 months, according to a CVS/pharmacy survey. Here's how to manage diabetes costs.
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The scent of success: How aromatherapy can help your professional edge
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In an increasingly competitive job market, many Americans are seeking every edge they can get to find a job, or keep the one they have. Aromatherapy can be one more weapon in your professional business arsenal, stimulating mental clarity to keep you alert and on your game.
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Suffering from 'white coat syndrome?' Medical assistants can help ease the fear
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No matter how important we know it is to see our doctor for regular checkups or when we're sick, for many of us the simple act of stepping into a doctor's office is a form of mental torture. Whether you just dread the possibility of a long wait, or have a full-blown anxiety attack with sweaty palms and a racing heart, "white coat syndrome" can be a debilitating problem. The good news is, there's probably someone already there in the doctor's office who can help ease your fears - a medical assistant.
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Tips to get a leg up on back-to-school shoe shopping
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She lived in sandals all summer long and he barely took his cleats off, even to go to bed. Summer fun and casual style may leave your kids facing back-to-school season in serious need of some new shoes. Parents should consider these important factors before buying new shoes for their children.
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New initiative seeks to help stem the HIV epidemic in the U.S. by improving access to care
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For many, discussion of the HIV epidemic in this day and age conjures up images of the developing world, where even the most basic amenities can be scarce. Although HIV in developing countries is a serious issue deserving global attention and significant resources, what is less recognized is that the epidemic continues to grow here in the United States. Today, there are an estimated 640,000 people in the United States with HIV who are either undiagnosed, not in medical care or not receiving HIV treatment. Specific populations such as African Americans and women are still hit hard by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and face various barriers that prevent them from seeking or receiving the care they need.
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