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Working well with your own emotions is key to creating a healthy, happy life. Psychologist Dr. Daniel Goleman coined the famous term emotional intelligence...
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
New Medical Nutrition Therapy for Patients with Malabsorption
Encala is an effective medical nutrition therapy for malabsorption that provides high-calorie fats and facilitates absorption of dietary fats.
Melanoma: What You Need to Know About Diagnosis and Treatment
Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer that is treatable, even curable if caught early. Expert review of diagnosis, treatment, & prevention.
What You Need to Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the commonest skin cancer while sebaceous carcinoma is very rare. Both require early diagnosis for the best outcomes.
MEDICAL CARE
Premature Births: Causes, Treatment, Outcomes, and Prevention
Premature births occur in about 5-18% of all pregnancies and affect approximately 15 million children each year.
The Medicare Coverage Gap: What Will the Donut Hole Look Like in 2021?
The Medicare coverage gap is present in most Medicare plans,but it's been getting smaller in recent years. Here's what to expect in 2021.
5 TRX Exercises that Provide Terrific Workouts for Everyone
TRX workouts are an efficient way to burn calories, build muscle, and improve core strength at home. They are also fun.
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New Models of Care in the Post-Covid Healthcare World (Part 2)
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What Parents Should Know About the New USDA Dietary Guidelines Report
New USDA Dietary Guidelines have important recommendations: No added sugar before 2 years old and early allergen introduction by 4 months.
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When it comes to getting fit, sheer will power is vastly overrated. Instead, try these 5 tips to make fitness a habit for life.
The MedsEngine: Chronic Condition Management Takes a Leap
The MedsEngine is one of the first of the new digital tools that facilitates far more effective chronic condition management
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Doctors are often frustrated by patients who don't follow their weight loss advice. Here are 5 reasons why patients may ignore it.
Dentists: An Untapped Resource for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Why dentists should be an integral part of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution & administration: broad reach, trust, & they've done it before.