Children are constantly challenged to decipher the messages they see and hear about alcohol, not only from the ads they see on TV but also from social media, friends, billboards, clothing and more. But are the messages children receive facts or myths? Are the messages the ones you want adolescents and young adults to have…
DetailsHearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical attention. A cough is your body’s response when something irritates your throat or airways. An…
DetailsHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The condition makes your heart work harder, can harden the walls of arteries and cause organ damage. What you eat affects your blood pressure. One eating plan designed to help prevent or treat high blood pressure is the Dietary Approaches to Stop…
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