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Prevention

March 10, 2023

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The not-so-obvious benefits of a colonoscopy

From getting into your skinny jeans to catching up on Netflix to saving your life, there all kinds of good things to come from getting a colonoscopy.

Falls can often result in the need for oral surgery

How to prevent accidents and what to look for if you do fall

Can logging steps prevent disease?

Study finds walking more than 8,200 steps a day protects against developing obesity, sleep apnea, GERD and depression.

The importance of general dental care for infection prevention

Dental care preserves your oral health, but it can also prevent serious health complications

What to know about AEDs

Automated external defibrillators are easier to use than you might think -- and they save lives.

Senior couple embracing and wearing masks

Who should still be wearing masks?

An infectious disease expert weighs in on who might benefit from extra protection from respiratory viruses this season.

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Can you still get sick after a vaccine? An infectious disease expert explains

Have you ever wondered why you can still get a mild case of respiratory infection even after getting the vaccine? Read on for the explanation.

10 tips to safely prepare this year’s Thanksgiving meal

Don’t let your favorite food holiday end with illness. Find out how to prepare and store your meal properly.

RSV and other winter illnesses make early arrival

Pediatricians are seeing a surge in RSV cases. Here’s what to know about this seasonal…

Woman organizing medicine in storage container

Are you storing your medicines properly?

Storing your medicines properly can help ensure that they'll work effectively, and can help prevent poisoning accidents.

Man doing yoga at home as an exercise to reduce stress.

4 ways to use at-home exercise to reduce stress

We can't eliminate stressful things from life, but exercise is a powerful weapon for combating stress.

Fall prevention strategies for seniors — they’re not what you think

Falling is not a normal part of aging yet injures so many seniors each year. Here's how to lessen the risk.