Food Safety

Updated 6 April 2023 under Health Guides.

If you or anyone you know has gotten sick from eating food that has gone bad or was exposed to bacteria, you know that avoiding foodborne illness (sometimes called food […]

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Vulvar and Vaginal Care and Cleaning

Updated 6 September 2023 under Health Guides.

You may be confused by the products that claim to keep your vagina smelling like “springtime.” Caring for your vulva and vagina is actually very simple because you don’t need […]

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Showering

Updated 23 October 2023 under Health Guides.

Are you wondering if there’s a “right” way to take a shower? Check out the helpful tips below: How often? There is no rule on how often you should shower- this […]

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Weight, Health, and Weight Stigma

Updated 31 October 2023 under Health Guides.

If your health care provider (HCP) told you that your weight or BMI falls in the “overweight” or “obese” range you may be experiencing a variety of emotions. It is […]

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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Updated 23 December 2023 under Health Guides.

Have you heard of someone having conjunctivitis? Have you heard of someone having pink eye? Did you know that they’re the same thing? Conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye) is […]

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Alopecia Areata

Updated 23 December 2023 under Health Guides.

What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata pronounced (al-o-PEE-sha, air-ee-AH-tah) is thought to be an auto-immune skin condition that causes hair loss. It is a chronic condition where people can have […]

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Sinusitis

Updated 23 December 2023 under Health Guides.

Sinusitis is a medical term that means that your sinuses are inflamed (irritated and swollen), usually because of an infection. If you’ve been congested, your head feels “stuffy”, you have […]

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Exercise: Strategies to Keep you Moving During the Winter

Updated 6 April 2023 under Health Guides.

Exercising during the winter months can be tough, especially if you live in a cold climate where it gets dark super early. This can make it hard to stay motivated.  […]

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Trichotillomania

Updated 25 October 2023 under Health Guides.

Trichotillomania sounds like a made-up word but is a very real condition that involves an uncontrollable urge to pull one’s hair out. People who have this disorder often feel embarrassed […]

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Cerebral Palsy: General Information

Updated 30 November 2023 under Health Guides.

What is Cerebral palsy (CP)? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a life-long condition that affects muscle movement and coordination. In the United States about 10,000 babies born each year will have […]

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