Is it okay to work out if you’re sick? Whether it’s an essential part of your routine, or you really buy into the idea of “sweating it out” – does exercising when you’re sick have any benefits? First, it’s important to listen to your body. If a...
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Doing laundry may not be one of your favorite chores, but it is one of the simplest ways to help prevent cold and flu. Both illnesses are more common place in the fall and winter months than in the rest of the year. Part of the problem may be traced back to...
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Mammograms are an effective way to screen for the presence of breast cancer. However, some still question the effectiveness of mammograms in detecting breast cancer at an early age, and whether or not women with no known risk factors benefit from early...
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Taking the time to stop and check in with our bodies may very well be the most important aspect of self-care. An always-on-the-go lifestyle makes many women feel as though they should “just deal with” medical symptoms as they arise, rather than...
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Socialization and laughter can be better than any medicine. Being around other people and having social interactions can have many benefits to your health and overall well-being in life. Creating meaningful relationships is necessary at any stage in your life...
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E-cigarettes and vaping have clearly taken a hold on the market. While the legal age to buy a vape pen is 18, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that its popularity has grown most significantly among teenagers in the past five years. While many...
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For the seventh consecutive year, the Mercy Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target: Honor Roll...
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“Any questions for me?” – it’s easy to convince ourselves that this is just a formality. After completing your annual physical, your primary care doctor is likely wondering if there’s been any boxes left unchecked. Truth be told, the...
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Some wounds are deep enough that we can’t rely on nature alone to manage the healing process. In swoops science with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which gives physicians the superpower abilities to accomplish what the body can’t do on its own....
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AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation Unites Grant Award-Winning Programs Through Mentor-Mentee Learning Forum Mercy Hospital Foundation co-hosted a Mentor-Mentee Learning Forum with the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation to advance efforts to improve heart health...
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