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Oct 18 2009

Four doctor-recommended tips for avoiding H1N1

Published by Jennifer under Cold & Flu

(ARA) – It’s not unusual to see viruses make headlines, but the recent threat of H1N1 swine flu has captured everyone’s attention. On June 11, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised the H1N1 pandemic status to level six, indicating an international pandemic. This change has left many people wondering what they can [...]

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Oct 03 2009

How to minimize winter’s impact on your arthritis pain

Published by Jennifer under Arthritis

(ARA) – You’re not just imagining it – you really can feel winter’s chill in your bones, especially if you’re among the 45 million Americans who have arthritis. Coping with this often debilitating disease can be even more challenging when the weather turns cold, making joints feel even more stiff and painful.
In fact, rheumatoid arthritis [...]

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Oct 01 2009

Help stop diabetes, one step at a time

Published by Jennifer under Diabetes

(ARA) – This fall, thousands of people nationwide will walk to help change the future of diabetes. Rain or shine, walkers will join together to stop this disease, which kills thousands of people annually.
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising walk event. With strong support from the business community [...]

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