Author: Health Currents
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3 Ways to Boost Mental Health During a Pandemic
Managing stress, depression, and anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak can feel overwhelming. Dr. Raunak Khisty, Psychiatrist with Riverside Behvairoal Medicine, shares three ways you can boost mental health during a pandemic.
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Colonoscopy: What to Expect and Why They’re Important
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States, excluding cancers of the skin. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2020, 104,610…
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What Does Your Sleep Position Indicate About Your Health?
If you’ve ever had a surgical procedure or medical condition that prevented you from sleeping in the position which you’re accustomed, you might not have gotten much rest. Women recovering from…
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Processing Loss: Why Children Need Help Navigating Grief
Grief is something we all experience at some point in our life. But, children process loss differently than adults. For very young children, loss or death lacks finality. It may even…
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Using Eating Psychology to Improve Health
The Psychology of Eating: Identifying and Addressing Unhealthy Patterns Many people struggle with eating healthfully. Some understand the types of foods they should be eating but just can’t get on a…
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The Dangers of Vaping
What You Need to Know About Vaping E-cigarettes represent a $26 million industry. While not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation tool, many individuals began using e-cigarettes as…
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What You Need to Know About Heart Disease
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. But, not every heart attack looks the same. In fact, one…
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Don’t Let the Flu Get You
Stick it to the flu. Vaccinations are your first line of defense against influenza. Other ways you can protect yourself and others include limiting contact with sick people and washing your…
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What are CT Heart Scans and why are they important?
Heart health is something you can take into your own hands, as there are many modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, are overweight or obese, lead a sedentary lifestyle,…
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What is a Medicare Wellness Visit?
Why schedule? Your Medicare Wellness Visit gives you and your provider the opportunity to discuss short and long-term steps to prevent disease, improve your health and stay well. Don’t delay, schedule…