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The Facts About Drinking Alcohol while on Medication

After a long day at work, you may not think twice about reaching for a glass of wine or bottle of beer when you get home. You just have one drink, eat a healthy dinner, and make sure to stay hydrated with a big glass of water. But let’s say you took a few ibuprofen…

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Meal Planning Tips

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Go Further with Food” – what does that mean? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging you to plan your meals and snacks ahead of time, which can help you stick to healthier foods along with reducing food waste. When it comes to meal…

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Coffee or Tea: Which is Better for You?

For many of us, first thing in the morning, there’s nothing better for a pick-me-up than a hot cup of coffee. Others enjoy a soothing cup of hot tea to ease into the day. Most have their preference, but is there really one that’s healthier than the other? It’s an old argument, and there’s a…

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Why Relationships Matter: Health Benefits of Connecting with People

Over the last several months, many of us have felt isolated from family and friends as we cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and continue social distancing.

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Habits for a Healthy Heart

February is American Heart Month, and we all know the basic recommendations for heart health – reduce your salt intake, exercise more, drink less alcohol, and quit smoking. But are there other ways to protect your heart? Some healthy habits that may not seem linked to heart disease can actually reduce your risk. Flossing –…

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Kids and Their Teeth: Common Myths Debunked

When it comes to our kids, we try to make sure they have a fulfilling childhood. From playing games at home to packing healthy lunches, parents work to provide excellent care for their children. This also goes into healthcare, and one of the major changes kids will go through is losing their baby teeth. When…

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This Year’s Flu Season and Your Risk

Recent news reports are saying that this year’s flu season hasn’t peaked yet, and the flu is widespread in every state except Hawaii. In some states, the number of flu cases may continue to rise over the next few weeks. What is making this year different, and should you be concerned? Each year different strains…

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Cervical Cancer Awareness

Primary Health Network supports January as National Cervical Cancer Awareness month. In the 50+ years since the development of the Pap test, cervical cancer deaths in the United States have dropped by 74%. In fact, before pap testing was developed, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Cervical cancer has become…

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New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Are You Affected?

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recently changed the official guidelines for diagnosing high blood pressure. These guidelines lower the definition of high blood pressure, which means that many more Americans will be both diagnosed with high blood pressure and treated with medication. That being said, it is still important to…

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Healthy Salad Tips

When we think of the word “diet”, many images come to mind: unlimited grapefruit, cabbage soup, or broccoli, and goodbye to bread, cookies, and cheeseburgers. But nothing is more synonymous with dieting than salads. When you think of “diet” and “salad” together, you probably see a plate of sad iceberg lettuce with a few slices…

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