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The Ins and Outs of Sinus Infections

The Ins and Outs of Sinus Infections

Healthy sinuses are openings filled only with air. When a sinus infection occurs, they get bogged down with mucus. Then, bacteria and viruses can start to replicate and spread. Sinus infections can be very annoying. The symptoms can include headaches, fever, bad...

Combating Seasonal Allergies

Combating Seasonal Allergies

For millions of people, springtime means fresh air, sunshine, and blooming trees and flowers. For other millions, it means fighting seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, that make them feel miserable and keep them from going outside to do the things they love....

Mental Health During Social Distancing

Mental Health During Social Distancing

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, many people's first concern is protecting their physical health. Hence, it's especially helpful for individuals to maintain their distance during these times to reduce the spread of this pandemic. However, while social distancing, another...

Hand Washing 101

Hand Washing 101

More people are paying attention to their cleanliness habits, and that includes the proper washing of hands. Washing your hands regularly can prevent you from catching diseases spread by disease-causing microbes and pathogens like the coronavirus. Hand washing has to...

What Is Bariatric Surgery?

What Is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric surgery is a term that encompasses weight-loss surgeries such as gastric bypass. These procedures help implement changes to the digestive system to let the patient lose weight. Bariatric surgery has its place when exercise and diet have not worked, as well...

5 Common Causes of Sleep Apnea

5 Common Causes of Sleep Apnea

Even in its mildest form, a case of sleep apnea can become an extremely disrupting element in a person's life. At its worst, however, sleep apnea can bring about brain damage or even death. Whether a sleep-deprived person crashes their car due to impaired levels of...

Diabetes 101: Blood Sugar & A1C

Diabetes 101: Blood Sugar & A1C

While diabetes is a common condition, it is a complex and widely misunderstood disease. Millions of people are currently living with this chronic illness, while many more are diagnosed or have loved ones who are affected by it. It is a serious ailment that can result...

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