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MEDICAL NEWS Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common condition affecting millions of people across the world. What is MS? MS is an autoimmune disease. Your immune system is designed to fight off invaders like viruses and bacteria. Autoimmune means the immune system attacks healthy tissue by mistake. With MS, the immune system attacks a protective […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Psoriatic arthritis (PA) is an inflammatory autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. Up to 1 in 3 people with the skin condition psoriasis will go on to develop PA. Most people who experience PA have had psoriasis for ten or more years. However, it is possible to develop
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS What do you do to relax? Many people sit down with their smartphones or in front of a TV. But these things may not actually help you de-stress. They could make you even more stressed, especially if you’re watching the news or social media. To fight stress, you need to engage the
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SELF-CARE CORNER Sitting in the warm sun can be great for your mental health and your daily dose of vitamin D. But too much sun exposure can pose a big problem. Before you get some rays, plan ahead so your fun in the sun doesn’t end with a painful sunburn. *Find shade:You don’t want to
MEDICAL NEWS Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a brain disorder that happens while the brain is developing. It can cause challenges with social, communication and behavioral skills. Although experts don’t know all the causes of autism, they do know one thing: vaccines and autism are not linked. Vaccines are safe. Still, some people believe that
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BE FIT Let’s face it: exercise takes some energy. And after work and other life responsibilities, many people are tired. This makes it hard to get up and start moving. But there are some ways to “trick” your body into thinking it has more energy, so you might have just enough to go for that
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HEALTHY EATING Vegan diets excludes all animal products, including meat, eggs, milk, cheese, and even honey. A vegan diet CAN be healthy when done right. Let’s take a closer look. Myth #1: Vegan diets are short on protein Fact: While animal foods contain concentrated protein, many plant foods also contain protein. As long as a
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WELL-BEING Clean teeth are healthy teeth. Change your toothbrush with the seasons. Don’t wait until your 6-month dentist visit to get a new toothbrush. You should change your brush every 3 months, or sooner if it starts to fray. You’re probably using too much toothpaste. Adults and children over 3 years of age only need
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HEALTHY EATING Your vision of a traditional Thanksgiving feast may have a giant roasted turkey as its centerpiece. But, increasingly, people are turning to vegetarian or low-meat diets as a healthy and environmentally friendly option. Whether you’re hosting a vegetarian holiday meal or just want to have vegetarian options available alongside your turkey, don’t worry.
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Tai chi and qi gong are mind-body practices. They have been used for thousands of years. Tai chi is one type of qi gong, but they’re not the same. Both focus on the energy of the body, traditionally called “qi” (pronounced “chee”), by using special breathing and movements. What are tai chi
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