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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
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Learn to Make a Conscious Choice to Respond, Not React
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10 Seated Exercises for People with Dementia
Indian woman getting an eye exam at the doctor's office
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Vision Changes After Age 40
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Essential for the Aging Brain: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Chronic Conditions in Adulthood
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The Many Benefits Behind Talking Out Loud to Yourself
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CEO: Help is Available for Mental Crisis
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Why High-Protein Breakfasts Make a Difference for Women
Younger woman caring for an older woman
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Top 5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
A woman applies sunblock at the beach
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Differences Between Sunburn, Sun Poisoning, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion
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5 Things I’d Never Do as a Dietitian
Thoughtful woman in the park
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How to Manage Summer Mood Disorders
A middle aged construction worker sweating outside with high blood pressure takes a drink of water to cool down in the summer heat and humidity
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Humidity and High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
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PTSD Treatment: Where We Are Now, and How We Got Here
Close-up of a couple holding hands together while sitting on a couch during a therapy
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Male Mortality: Why Men Die Earlier Than Women
Happy female runner jogging in the morning in nature.
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Mental Health and Movement: How Running Boosts Your Mood
Woman with allergic reaction looking herself in the mirror.
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How Summer Weather Affects Chronic Health Conditions
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The Importance of Physical Activity for Seniors
Image of a couple stressing over bills.
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Five Surprising Ways Stress Affects the Body
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Michigan Woman Credits Running for Helping her Beat Pancreatic Cancer
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Women’s Health Concerns are Too Often Dismissed
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How to Help Aging Parents Deal With Chronic Diseases
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Tips for Reducing Risk of Colorectal Cancer
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5 Ways Women Can Take Care of Their Whole Health
Coaches gather around a young female athlete on the track as they screen for concussion
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Concussions: The Warning Signs You Need to Know
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5 Questions for Your Dermatologist
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When in Doubt, Go for a Walk: Why Steps are So Good for Your Whole Health
Healthy Office
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Four Practical Tips on How to be More Active in the Office
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Tips for Getting Stress and Anxiety Under Control
Woman vapes at home while sitting on the couch
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Breaking Stress Induced Habits
Woman sneezing
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Springtime Asthma and Allergy Awareness
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A New App for Menopause
Senior couple eating out.
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What Seniors Should Be Eating for Good Health
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How Much Caffeine is Too Much Caffeine? 
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Signs of Endometriosis: How to Talk to Your Doctor
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What is Fragile X Syndrome?
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Do Energy Drinks Make You Age Faster?
Julie Mack and her daughter
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Saved by a Colonoscopy, Michigan Journalist Uncovers Family History of Cancer 
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The Difference Between Snoring and Sleep Apnea
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Union, Michigan Woman Details Her Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis at Age 28
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What is an Intellectual Disability?
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Knowing the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Frontotemporal Dementia
Woman holds a water bottle while on a walk
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How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy 
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HPV’s Connection to Throat Cancer in Men
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Kalamazoo Woman Perseveres Through Two Heart Attacks Caused by Uncommon Heart Condition
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What to Know About Body Mass Index
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Discovering and Treating Food Allergies
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Rates of Heart Disease on the Rise in West Michigan
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Vaping and Heart Health: How E-Cigarettes Affect Heart Rate, Blood Pressure 
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How Oxytocin, the ‘Love Hormone,’ Can Help Your Heart
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‘It Was Not My Time to Go:’ Good Samaritans Resuscitate Grand Rapids Woman Suffering from Cardiac Arrest in Airport
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Tired After Work? Stay Energized Throughout the Day with These Tips
Winter Hormonal Changes in Men and Women
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How Winter Hormonal Changes Affect Us
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Ensuring Access to Quality Health Care for Seniors
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Avoid Injury With These 10 Guidelines for Safely Clearing Snow From Your Property
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Senior Brain Health
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What to Know About HPV’s Link to Cervical Cancer 
An active Asian man exercising at home uses a fitness tracker app on a smartwatch to monitor training progress and measure pulse.
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What's a Normal Resting Heart Rate?
An older woman rides her bicycle to work.
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The Neat Way to Lose Weight: What is Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis?
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10 Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
Sporty Female Checking Fitness Activity On Smart Watch In Gym
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How to Keep Your Fitness Goals on Track
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Make the Most of SilverSneakers
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Charcuterie Board Basics
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How Winter Affects the Body
Hypertension vs. Hypotension
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Hypertension vs. Hypotension: The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure
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How Cold Weather Affects the Skin
Asian active senior male exercising and workout with dumbbell in gym room during weekend activity
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Starting a New Workout Routine? 4 Things to Ask Your Doctor
Senior woman having headache and sinusitis, sitting in her living room
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Sleeping Better with Allergies and Sinusitis
Young female cancer patient meets with doctor
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Top 5 Myths About Cancer
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Older Driver Safety: When It’s Time to Stop Driving
Woman massaging her arthritic hand and wrist.
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4 Health Conditions Made Worse by Cold Weather and How to Cope
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Medicare Open Enrollment Tips for Seniors: Find a Plan that Fits Your Needs
A woman expresses discomfort as she holds her lower abdomen.
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What is a UTI? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections
An adult woman consoles her father in a doctor's office.
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Talking to a Healthcare Provider About a Loved One's Health
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What to Know About Holiday Meal Myths
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Why Your Bladder Keeps You Up at Night
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Prioritize Your Self-Care
How to Recover from a Cigarette Smoking Relapse
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How to Recover from a Cigarette Smoking Relapse 
How Does the Change in Seasons Affect my Sleep?
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How Does the Change in Seasons Affect my Sleep?
An older man testing his blood sugar
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Prediabetes 101: What You Should Know
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Health Top of Mind for Veterans Exiting the U.S. Military
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Fiber and Gut Health
Doug Wright participates in the Fight For Air Climb at Comerica Park.
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Battle Creek Double Lung Transplant Recipient Credits Exercise for Return to Normalcy
Woman vapes at home while sitting on the couch
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Tips to Quit Vaping
Woman getting mammogram
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Screenings Could Save a Life
Close up image of doctor meeting with patient with clasped hands
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Why Missing a Checkup Could Cost You in the Long Run                
Examination of a mole on the patient's body. The concept of studying moles to prevent the development of skin cancer or melanoma.
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Skin Cancer: Start Protecting Yourself Today
By mid-October, adults will be able to purchase hearing aids over the counter without a prescription. Here's everything you need to know.
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Over the Counter Hearing Aids Promise to Expand Access 
Juice Cleanses
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Are Juice Cleanses Actually Good for You? 
Young woman looks at her phone at night
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Viral Pink Sauce Shows Importance of Preventing Foodborne Illnesses
Morning Routine. Happy Young Arab Couple Getting Ready Together Near Mirror In Bathroom, Woman Applying Moisturising Cream While Man Using Shave Foam, Selective Focus On Reflection, Free Space
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Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin 
Senior man suffering back pain
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Managing Chronic Back Pain 
Psoriasis most commonly affects the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp, but between 45 and 56% of people living with psoriasis have scalp psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation.  
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What is Psoriasis of the Scalp and How is it Treated?
Peaceful Woman Asleep In Bed As Day Break Through Curtains
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How the Shift in Daylight Hours Affects Sleep
Closeup front view of a senior couple jogging in a forest and having fun. The next moment gentleman stumbles over tree trunk and falls.
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Risk Factors That Lead to Falls and How to Prevent Them
Close up of two people holding coffee cups at the table
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Coffee and Anxiety: What You Need to Know  
Michael Love is healthier than he's been in years after two double lung transplants. Now he educates others and spreads organ donation awareness.
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“I Had Another Chance:” Michigan Transplant Recipient Spreads Minority Donor Awareness 
Monkey Pox Virus Cells Microscope Slide
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5 Facts You Need to Know About Monkeypox
Sweaty older lady using paper waving fan.
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Navigating the Menopause Journey
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