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Illustration of red blood cells for an iron-health guide.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

August 9, 2023

Iron: why do we need it

By Andrea Scott

Iron is crucial to many of our bodies functions, including breathing, energy production, and growth.

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Person holding a sore knee for a joint-pain guide.
Categories: Chronic Conditions and Pain Management

August 6, 2023

Painful Joints Keeping You Away From Everyday Activities?

By Andrea Scott

Our joints are very important; they connect bones to provide support and help us move.

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Smoke rising against a dark background for a smoking-cessation guide.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

August 6, 2023

A Time Line of The Benefits of Quitting Smoking

By Andrea Scott

January 17 to 23 is No Smoking Week. What better time to highlight the benefits of quitting

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Parent breastfeeding a baby for a breastfeeding-care guide.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

August 6, 2023

Managing Sore Nipples from Breastfeeding

By Andrea Scott

Breastfeeding is a magical and natural joy of being a mother. It offers a special bond between mother and baby.

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Anatomical heart model for a heart-failure guide.
Categories: Chronic Conditions and Pain Management

August 6, 2023

What Is Heart Failure?

By Andrea Scott

The name of this condition can be a little confusing. When you have heart failure, it doesn't mean your ticker stopped beating.

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Illustration of the thyroid gland in the neck.
Categories: Men's Health

August 6, 2023

Is it My Thyroid?

By Andrea Scott

We fill A LOT of prescriptions for thyroid medication in a given week.

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Person sleeping in bed for a guide to heart rate during sleep.
Categories: Sleep and Mental Health

August 6, 2023

Does my heart rate change during sleep?

By Andrea Scott

Sleep represents an uninterrupted, unconscious resting time for your body and mind.

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Chalkboard reading detox beside plants for a detox guide.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

August 2, 2023

Change Of Season Detoxification

By Andrea Scott

Why does one need to detoxify? Is it necessary and a good idea?

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