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Pregnant woman feeling pain in her belly lying in bed with insomnia at night. The concept of pregnancy and health

December 4, 2020

Pandemic Pregnancy: 6 Tips for Managing Stress

COVID-19 is understandably causing anxiety in moms-to-be.

Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Stress Management

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December 2, 2020

Understanding Postpartum Anxiety and PTSD

Postpartum depression isn’t the only mood disorder that can affect new moms.

Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, PTSD

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December 1, 2020

4 Ways to Protect Your Heart This Winter

As the temperatures drop, the rates of heart disease rise. “Heart disease can occur any time of the year, but there is some seasonality to it, and it does increase in the winter months,” says UNC cardiologist Christopher Kelly, MD. Cardiologists don’t know for sure why the winter months are riskier for hearts, but it…

Heart and Vascular Health

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An elderly man clutches chest with breathing problems

November 30, 2020

Pleural Effusion: A Common Cause of Shortness of Breath

Pleural effusion, and its underlying conditions, can be serious if untreated.

Lung Health

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A woman feeling sick in a modern living room.

November 20, 2020

The Science Behind COVID-19 Safety Measures

Here’s what scientists know about how the coronavirus spreads.

Infectious Diseases

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November 19, 2020

4 Steps for Getting Through the Winter During a Pandemic

You and your family can mentally prepare for the colder months.

Coronavirus, Mental Health

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A delicious bowl of chicken noodle soup.

November 16, 2020

Four Natural Ways to Treat Cold Symptoms

Try these home remedies next time you catch a cold.

Health

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Adult Man Sitting in Hair Salon Wearing Protective Mask During COVID-19 Pandemic.

November 10, 2020

Is It Safe to Get A Hair Cut or Your Nails Done Right Now?

Here’s what the experts say about personal grooming services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases

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A young woman is having a flu and using a tissue paper to sneeze

November 9, 2020

Flu & COVID Complications: Are You at Higher Risk?

Here’s how to know if you are susceptible to serious complications and what to do about it.

Cold and Flu

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Patient with IV drip and hand tag in a hospital

November 7, 2020

A Healing Presence in the Hospital

Chaplains help people—religious and not—process crisis and grief.

Spiritual Care

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Fathers preparing thanksgiving turkey

November 4, 2020

Preparing for the Holidays During a Pandemic

Here’s what the experts say about holiday traditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases, Mental Health

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Little boy sits on couch, hunched over to watch tablet in his lap

November 3, 2020

6 Things an Orthopedic Surgeon Wants You to Stop Doing

These habits are no-nos if you want to avoid pain and injury.

Injury Prevention

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