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What Vaccines Should My Teen be Getting?

While many parents associate vaccinations with young kids, teens also have many vaccines that they need to keep them safe. To protect the health of the teens in your household, you’ll nee…
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Get Informed for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

With Cervical Cancer Awareness Month being observed in January, now is a great time to discuss human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and how they can help prevent cancer. According to the American Canc…
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Healthy Habits for the New Year

There are plenty of healthy habits you can do individually or with your whole family during this holiday season. In addition to proper diet and exercise, face coverings and social distancing are also…
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What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that is associated with the changing of the seasons. SAD tends to affect people at the same time of the year, with symptoms appearing in t…
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Here's How to Have a Social-Distanced Holiday Season

You shouldn’t risk the health of yourself or others to enjoy the holidays. Because of the present challenges we are facing with COVID-19, families are searching for unique ways to celebra…
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A Parent's Guide to Evaluating the Safety of Toys

Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or some other occasion, December is a big month for gift giving. For children, the safety of the toys they receive is very important. Here ar…
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Tips on Teaching Your Children Gratitude

We all want our children to grow up to be thankful, appreciative adults who understand the importance of the gifts and privileges they’ve been given. Being grateful gives you a positive, optimistic…
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What Is Advanced Maternal Age and Why Does It Matter?

Sometimes, it’s good to be called “advanced” — such as when you’re in a spin class at the gym or learning a language. When it comes to your age and your pregnancy status, however, the term …
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Massage During Pregnancy: Is It Safe?

If you’ve ever received a massage before, you know that they can be relaxing for the body and provide benefits for your emotional state as well. Since pregnancy can be physically and emotionally ta…
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How Alcoholism Affects Women Differently Than Men

Sadly, alcoholism is a major disease in the United States, impacting over 14 million Americans and ultimately leading to the death of tens of thousands of people every year. This number, of course, i…