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26 Key Medical Terms That Everyone Should Know

WEBInpatient: A patient who comes to a hospital or health care facility for diagnosis or treatment that requires an overnight stay. LDL: Low-density lipoprotein, …

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Filling Your Plate with Foods that Lower Cholesterol

WEBLimit saturated fat and maintain a diet low in total fat. Saturated fat increases bad cholesterol levels and is usually found in the following: Baked goods. Chocolate. …

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How to Tell if You Have Edema

WEBThere are four “grades” or measurements of pitting edema. Press your foot or lower leg for 10 seconds and record what happens: 0 (no pitting): your skin bounces …

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Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Sports Drink

WEBDrinking 4–6 ounces of water every 15–20 minutes during physical activity can help restore fluids lost from sweating. Eating a balanced diet can help ensure you …

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The Connection Between Diabetes and Mental Health

WEBOther symptoms of diabetes distress include: Feeling a lack of support from family members and/or friends. Avoiding medical appointments or checking blood sugar …

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Yes, Meditation Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

WEBYes, Meditation Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure. Meditation provides many health benefits that are still being uncovered by research, but did you know it can …

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The Connection Between Not Getting Enough Sleep and Mental …

WEBPoor Sleep Can Also Affect Your Physical Health. Your mood and your brain function aren’t the only factors to be affected by lack of sleep. Poor sleep can negatively …

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Parenting and Mental Health: Building Your Toolkit

WEBThe University of Maryland School Mental Health (SMH) Program provides additional resources for many school-age children and teens dealing with mental health …

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The Health Benefits of Volunteering

WEBVolunteering may help reduce blood pressure, perhaps by increasing physical activity and lowering stress. That’s important because high blood pressure is a …

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Anti-gallstones Diet: What Foods to Eat and What to Avoid

WEBAn anti-gallstones diet is a balanced diet that includes a range of food so that your body gets all the nutrients it needs. Your daily meals should include: At least …

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What Can You Do About a Wound that Won’t Heal

WEBWhen you get a cut or a scrape, a common solution is to clean and bandage it. The process is similar with small surgical incisions. If the healing process works, the …

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How to Tell If a Cut Is Infected or Healing

WEBA fever. A foul odor near the cut. Blood or yellow pus coming from the cut. Pain in the affected area. Warm, red and swollen skin near the cut. As an infection …

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Cooking with Spices for Flavor and Health

WEBCooking with herbs and spices can elevate your health, as well as add flavor and dynamic tastes to foods without necessarily adding more salt. If you’re looking to …

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What Do Your Blood Pressure Numbers Actually Mean

WEBBlood pressure is always shown as two numbers. Use 120 over 80, which is written as 120/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury), as an example. The “120” is the top …

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Trauma Response: Understanding How Trauma Affects

WEBTrauma is “ an emotional response to a distressing event or situation that breaks [a] sense of security.”. Traumatic events may be life-threatening, yet any events …

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Common Signs That You Need a Hip Replacement

WEBMany people would expect to feel pain on the side of the hip, but in reality, many people who have hip arthritis often have pain in their groin. If you experience pain …

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10 Great Reasons to Stop Drinking Alcohol

WEBBut research suggests that even cutting back to moderate drinking can decrease your risk significantly. 7. You’ll Feel Less Anxious and Depressed. You might …

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