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How is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) treated?

If you're dealing with chronic reflux then you might want to watch this clip for treatment tips.
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On Sep 13

What can I do each day to stay well with diabetes?

How does she do it? Find out how this patient managed living with her diabetes for 10 years.
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On Sep 05

How is depression diagnosed?

Not everyone who suffers from depression experiences the same symptoms or the same level of severity. Generally, a diagnosis requires that five or more of the following symptoms must be present for...
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On Sep 05

What is depression?

Depression manifests differently in each individual and varies in its severity and symptoms. Types of depressive illnesses include major depression, bipolar disorder, chronic depression, and Season...
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On Aug 28

How do white blood cells fight infection?

The blood has several types of white blood cells including neutrophils, bands, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes and lymphocytes. Each fights infection in a different way. Neutrophils, for example...
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On Aug 27

What does puberty look like in boys?

Adolescence is more than a period in your life when you have incredibly strange conversations with your nervous parents. It's also the period when both your body and your brain change, making y...
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On Aug 24

Are there different types of concussions?

There are three grades of concussion. In Grade One, a concussion causes temporary disorientation. The person remains conscious and the symptoms are gone within 15 minutes. With a Grade Two conc...
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On Aug 23

What is a silent heart attack?

A silent heart attack, like its name implies, never gives any warning signs until it is too late. One study, conducted in Massachusetts, found that roughly 25 percent of heart attacks were discove...
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On Aug 23

How can I not feel overwhelmed by daily tasks?

Try what psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden calls the 5-percent rule to take each task a little at a time. Think of what you would do if you were "5 percent more responsible today." This h...
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On Aug 23

How can I reduce stress in my life?

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise and regular relaxation can make a huge difference in your health. Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic exercise most days of the week, and choose something...
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On Aug 23

How can lab tests show whether I'm having a heart attack?

To confirm whether or not a patient has had a heart attack (or myocardial infarction), a doctor generally requires an EKG and/or blood tests. Certain blood tests read as "abnormal" after...
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On Aug 23

Is there a difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

A heart attack (also called Myocardial Infarction) is when a coronary artery is completely obstructed so that no blood can flow past the obstruction. As a result, that particular part of the heart ...
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On Aug 23

How can I improve my sleep?

Try these tips to improve your sleep: Exercise regularly because it helps tire and relax your body. Do not drink caffeine after 4 p.m. or so. Other stimulants, like cigarettes, should be avoide...
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On Aug 21

How can I be happy?

According to the National Institutes of Health, you can enhance or "practice" happiness through meditation. Experiences also make us happy. In fact, in the long run, gaining memories thro...
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On Aug 21

How does the emergency room (ER) staff determine who to see first?

When a patient first arrives in the emergency room—now typically called the Emergency Department—the first stop is triage. In triage, a nurse typically prioritizes each patient's co...
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