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November is National Diabetes Month, and it’s important that we all take the opportunity to educate ourselves on the harsh realities of this public health issue. Because the numbers are truly scary: the CDC reports that from 1980 through 2011, the population of Americans with diagnosed diabetes more than tripled (from 5.6 million to 20.9 […]

Protect yourself, loved ones, coworkers, and innocent bystanders by getting the flu vaccine this year. The benefits of the flu vaccine are many. Ideally, of course, the vaccine will prevent the virus altogether. If you do come down with the flu, however, the vaccine can help reduce symptoms. This latter detail may seem like a

Welcome to the club. Many people struggle to incorporate the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables into their diet. It’s understandable – we’re all busy, and that Hot Pocket is just so easy to microwave – but it’s also really unhealthy. Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and fibers that your body needs

The first day of school may be weeks away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about getting your child in the right mental and physical condition for learning. And while your child may seem particularly healthy after a summer of running around and playing in the sun, a physical can be a great