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Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
It’s important to take opioids exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should also take care storing and disposing of…
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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs | Printable Patient Tip Sheet
Properly storing and disposing of opioid medicine can protect the health and safety of others.
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School Lunches: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
Helping your child make healthy food choices at home and at school can provide them with the energy they need…
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Screening in Pregnancy
Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.
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Scuba Diving Safety
Severe health problems from scuba diving are rare. Follow these tips to ensure your safety during your next dive.
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Seasonal Elder Care/Checking on Seniors
Checking on seniors is an important part of their care. Learn steps you can take to make sure they stay…
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Self Harm — Cutting
Cutting (sometimes called self harm) is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife…
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Self-management: Taking Charge of Your Health
One of the best ways to cope with a chronic illness is to take part in managing it. This can…
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Senior Communities Tour Checklist
Moving into a senior community is a big step in your life. Making a checklist of everything you’re looking for…
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Sex: Making the Right Decision
Advice for teens and young adults on the safety and health concerns involved in deciding to engage in sexual…
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Sexuality in Older Adults
As you age, it doesn’t mean that you suddenly lose interest in sex. It’s common for people to remain sexually…
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Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain, whether caused by a specific injury or not, can be treated with active rest and range-of-motion exercises as…
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Signs of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Any sexual activity involving a child is sexual abuse and has long-term effects. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse…
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Sleep and Pregnancy: Tips for Better Rest
A good night’s sleep is even more important when you’re pregnant, but hard to come by. Follow these tips for…
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Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can…
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Smallpox Vaccine
A case of smallpox hasn’t been seen since 1977, but it was once a serious virus. Symptoms included a rash,…
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Smokeless Tobacco: Tips on how to stop
Smokeless tobacco products are just as bad for you as smoking. They can lead to health problems including cancer. Resources…
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Smoking Cessation in Recovering Alcoholics
Quitting smoking can be especially difficult for recovering alcoholics. There are a number of methods that your doctor can educate…
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Social Determinants of Health
Genes and biology aren’t the only factors that influence our health. Our behaviors and our social and physical environments also…
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