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Bug Bites and Stings

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

General Info & How to Protect Yourself: Bug bites and stings are common, especially in the summer. Usually, a bite or sting from an insect is harmless and will heal […]

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Driving Safety: Car Accidents 

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

What do I do if I have a car accident? No one plans to get into an accident, but it happens to almost everyone at least once or twice during […]

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Colds and Flu: Prevention and Treatment

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

The best way to fight colds and flu is to not get them in the first place! Here are some tips for protecting yourself and preventing the spread of the […]

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Colds and Flu: General Information

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

According to the Center for Disease Control, every year more than 300,000 people in the United States have to go to the hospital for flu-related problems. Colds are even more common, […]

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College Application Tips

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Good grades and test scores are important, but there are other ways to make your application standout and make you a competitive applicant. Here are our top 10 tips to […]

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Eye Health: Common Vision Problems and Eye Conditions

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

There are three common types of vision problems: nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Nearsightedness: Nearsightedness is also called myopia. People who are nearsighted can see fine up close, but things that […]

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Concussions

Updated 12 October 2022 under Health Guides.

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that results from a blow or jolt to the head, neck, face, or body. Although your skull protects your brain and something […]

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Eye Health: Corrective Lenses, Glasses, and Contacts

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Has your primary care provider said you need glasses, but you’re afraid they won’t look good? Do you think contacts might hurt your eyes or be hard to take care […]

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Deep Breathing Exercises

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Deep breathing is a type of exercise that makes you aware of your breathing so when you inhale (take in air) through your nose, the breath is long and slow […]

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Diabetes

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Diabetes is a chronic (long-term) condition that occurs when your body doesn’t make enough insulin, or when your body has trouble using the insulin that it does make. There are […]

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