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  • An African American Man Looks Out a Window into the Forest.
    Mental Health

    Mental Health in Black Communities

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    The stigma that still surrounds mental health conditions prevents many individuals from seeking help when they need it most. When one is part of a minority group, those stigmas can be even more...

  • Caregiver Looks Out the Window with a Senior Patient at the Newly Fallen Snow.
    Health Care

    Signs It Might Be Time for Hospice Care

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    Deciding on the timing for hospice care can be challenging. We’re here to ease the decision-making process and explain when might be best to begin hospice care.

  • A Woman Looks at a Laptop Computer on Her Couch.
    Health Care

    Is There a Blood Test for Arthritis?

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    Learn about blood tests, imaging tests and treatment options for managing arthritis.

  • A Young Child Blows Her Nose into a Tissue While Walking Through a Forest.
    Health Care

    Allergies in Kids: Common Types and Treatments

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    Allergies in kids are increasingly common and often misunderstood. We’re here to explain how allergies occur, who typically gets them, the most common ones in kids and treatments that can help.

  • Female patient talking to male doctor
    Health Care

    Endometriosis 101: What to Know

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    Endometriosis is sometimes the culprit of chronic, severe pelvic pain. Learn what endometriosis is, who’s at risk, common symptoms and treatments that work.

  • A pediatrician examining a young boy while his mother comforts him on the examination table.
    Health Care

    5 Things Your Primary Care Provider Can Treat

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    Your primary care provider (PCP) is your go-to for annual physicals and sick visits — but they can also provide comprehensive care well beyond annual checkups, too. We’re here to explain the...

  • A doctor listens to a patient's breathing with a stethoscope
    Health Care

    What Is an Echocardiogram?

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    An echocardiogram is vital to determine your heart muscle’s health. We’re here to help you learn more about echocardiograms and how to prepare for them.

  • Physical therapist helping a patient through a walking exercise.
    Health Care

    Regaining Balance with Vestibular Therapy

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    Vestibular therapy can create incredible improvements in quality of life for those experiencing symptoms like dizziness and imbalance. Learn more from our Q&A with physical therapy and rehabilitation...

  • Young Girl Plays Basketball with Her Family
    Health Care

    Heart to Heart: ECGs at Pediatric Sports Physicals

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    Importance of ECG screenings at routine sports physicals for child athletes.