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Holiday Heart: When festive fun affects your heart
Holiday Heart: When festive fun affects your heart

The holiday season is filled with joy, celebration and togetherness — but it can also bring a sur

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Holiday guide for people living with diabetes: Tips for a healthier celebration

The holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings and indulgent meals, but for people managi

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Her heart matters: women and heart disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet awareness continues to lag. Only about 45% of women in the U.S. recognize heart disease as a major threat, according to recent data.

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy breathes new life into healing

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) delivers pure oxygen directly into the blood through a pressuriz

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Breathe easier: Why now’s the perfect time to quit smoking

From your heart and lungs to your skin and smile, smoking takes a toll on nearly every part of your body. But here’s the good news: Every step you take toward quitting is a step toward feeling better, living longer and enjoying life more fully.

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Healthier holiday sweet treats: 5 guilt-free favorites

The holidays are a time for joy, celebration and, of course, sweet treats.

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Radiation therapy: 5 key insights every patient should know

Radiation therapy is one of the strongest methods we have for fighting cancer.

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Amber, Stephanie and Sarah survive and thrive together

Three sisters who work at NKC Health share their surprising diagnoses with three different types of breast cancer and no known risk factors.

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Don’t let diabetes get on your nerves

Your nerves are constantly at work behind the scenes, helping you grip a cup of coffee, notice a

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Should you strap on a workout vest?

A workout vest can bring an extra challenge to your fitness routine without additional, expensive equipment but is a vest a good choice?

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In a pickle: the growing popularity of pickle-based foods

Pickles are stealing the show, popping up in everything from pizza to popcorn. But is the pickle craze good for your health? Let’s weigh the pros and cons of the pickle takeover.

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Is horror good for your health? The surprising effects of scary movies

Whether you're a horror buff or just starting to explore the spooky side of cinema, the genre might offer more than just goosebumps and gasps. Studies show that horror films may offer some frightfully fascinating benefits for your health.