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What Happens After You Quit Smoking

Most people know the dangers of smoking, but many smokers were unaware of the risks when their addiction began. We now know it causes serious damage to your body, including increasing your risk of lung cancer.  However, just because someone has smoked for a large part of their life does not mean there’s no point…

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Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it is important to be aware of the extra food and treats your child will be offered during holiday parties, especially for children with diabetes Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to produce enough of or properly use its own insulin, a…

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Five Items to Add to Your Healthy Year Checklist

Make this a year of better health. Use this quick checklist to guide your health and wellness efforts: Get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine if you haven’t already. Seasonal flu has taken a backseat to the coronavirus, but cases of flu are already popping up. If you haven’t done so yet, be sure…

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