If you have a hard time falling or staying asleep at night, you are not alone. Some estimates show that 10% to 30% of adults live with chronic insomnia. As many as 95% of Americans report an episode of insomnia at some point during their lives. That's a whole lot…
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Ah, February! The month set aside to celebrate true love, let groundhogs predict the weather, and acknowledge that our failed New Year's Resolutions were overly ambitious. What more could we ask of 28 days? Actually, here are a few ideas -
Did you know February is also American Heart Month? I'm…
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The time of year has come, you double-check the calendar - once, twice, thrice. You make up a few excuses in your head, and you consider rescheduling (BUT YOU DON'T!). Yes, the time has come for your old frenemy, the Pap smear. To those responsible for giving things terrible names,…
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While pregnancy can be a joyous time in your life, it can also bring nervousness and uncertainty. This is especially true during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many pregnant women have questions about how COVID-19 may affect their pregnancy or their baby. The knowledge we have about coronavirus and pregnancy is…
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At the age of 11, my younger brother started to experience the three key symptoms of diabetes; excessive thirst, frequent urination, and extreme hunger. He was continually eating food and drinking water, but we thought he was going through a growth spurt.
However, he was later admitted to Primary Children's…
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