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Snot Talk What You Should Know About Nasal Mucus
Snot Talk What You Should Know About Nasal Mucus

From color and consistency to mucus myths, there is a lot of snot talk out there. Read this blog to learn what primary care doctors want you to know about nasal mucus and phlegm.

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Celebrating the Holidays During COVID-19
Celebrating the Holidays During COVID-19

Family and friends are the heart of the winter holidays. Family gatherings, office parties, community events and gift exchanges make the season bright. Yet, medical experts and healthcare organizations are urging everyone to consider altering plans this h

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3 Ways to Get Kids Cooking in the Kitchen
3 Ways to Get Kids Cooking in the Kitchen

Get kids interested and involved in what they eat. Helping in the kitchen can be a creative outlet and an opportunity for children to try new foods and learn a few cooking skills.

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Tips for a Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving
Tips for a Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving

If you have diabetes and need help staying on track this Thanksgiving, consider baking one of these diabetes-friendly desserts.

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Bad Mask Breath Is It Telling You Something About Your Health
Bad Mask Breath Is It Telling You Something About Your Health

Wearing a mask has probably increased your awareness of how your breath smells. Find out what your mask breath says about your health.

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How to Keep Smiling Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Keep Smiling Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

The next time the world has you feeling a little weary, try one of these free and healthy pick-me-ups.

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Our Favorite Fall Recipes
Our Favorite Fall Recipes

If your traditional recipes seem a bit bland, browse our collection of fall favorites.

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Make Halloween Less Scary By Taking These COVID-19 Precautions
Make Halloween Less Scary By Taking These COVID-19 Precautions

To help control the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidelines to help change high-risk behaviors

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Food Safety Tips for Dining Al Fresco
Food Safety Tips for Dining Al Fresco

Having a cookout? Practice basic food safety by taking a few simple preventive measures.

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Stinging Insects: First Aid and Prevention
Stinging Insects First Aid and Prevention

Omar Villanueva, DO, a Primary Care physician at Meritas Health Platte City, shares safety tips about stinging insects. Watch to learn about some basic first aid and preventive measures you can take this summer.

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Stimulating Relief
Stimulating Relief

Chronic back or leg pain can keep you from enjoying the activities you love. If pain medication, injections, physical therapy or surgery don’t relieve your pain, spinal cord stimulation may be an option.

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Exercise and Heart Disease There's a Connection
Exercise and Heart Disease There’s a Connection

Exercise helps reduce many controllable risk factors of heart disease.