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Lifestyle, Mental WellnessCaring for Aging Parents: 12 Steps to Achieve Success
Read this article to find tips on caring for aging parents— setting expectations, how to cope, physical care guidelines, and more.
Fitness & NutritionImportance of Physical Activity: Benefits, Advice, and More
Getting into an exercise routine can do more than just help you lose weight. In fact, physical activity is so important, it can help regulate your mental health, sex life, sleep schedule, and more.
Preventive Care18 Tips on Preparing for a Doctor’s Visit
Find the best tips on how to prepare for your next doctor's appointment in this expansive article. Learn what to bring, what to ask, and more.
Health ConditionsDiseases Affecting African Americans: Causes, Prevention, Etc
Read this article to discover more about common diseases that disproportionately affect African Americans and the Black community and tips on preventing them.
Health ConditionsMinority Stress: What It Is, How It Impacts Health, and More
Read this article to learn more about minority stress: the additional stress marginalized groups face due to the prejudice and discrimination they encounter.
Health ConditionsWhat is a Geriatric Doctor: What They Do and How to Choose One
Geriatric doctors specialize in care for older adults. This article explains what a geriatric doctor is, what they treat, and tips on how to find one.
Health Conditions, Preventive CareInfluenza Vaccine for Older Adults: General Information, Debunked Myths, Costs, and More
As we age, we grow more vulnerable to common illnesses like the flu. Those who are ages 55 and older are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu due to their immune...
Preventive CareInfluenza Vaccine: What Influenza is, How an Influenza Vaccine Works, and More
Influenza often referred to as “the flu,” is a virus that primarily affects the nose, throat, and occasionally the lungs. Depending on which strain a patient contracts, the symptoms may range from...
Health Conditions, Preventive CareCOVID-19 Vaccines: Vaccine Types, How They Work, and More (2023)
Due to modern technological advances and past studies linked to gaining immunity over COVID-19, the vaccine was able to be produced at rapid speeds.
Health Conditions, Preventive CareCOVID Vaccine, Older Adults: Common Questions Answered
With the rapid production and rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, a lot of questions hang that patients want answers to.
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