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Coronavirus, Kids and School Closings
A public health expert answers four questions on many parents minds.
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Feeling Helpless Because of Coronavirus? Here Are 11 Things You Can Do
The COVID-19 outbreak is causing a lot of fear and anxiety. Here are 10 actions you can take to help yourself and others in your community as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19
They see the masks too. A pediatric psychologist offers five tips for parents on how to talk about the pandemic with their children.
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Flattening the Curve for COVID-19: What Does It Mean and How Can You Help?
History shows that taking strong steps now to slow the spread of coronavirus will help communities and individuals.
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Hail to the Handwashers! A Musical Guide to Handwashing
There's an extra "song" after Hail to the Victors that you can delete. And I think you can delete 'properly' before "use hand sanitizer" . is thatenough?
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Updated Information on COVID-19: What Can You Do to Protect Against Coronavirus
The spread of COVID-19 is an evolving situation. Learn what you can do to protect against coronavirus.
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5 Eating Tips for a Healthy Heart
Taking care of your heart by eating healthy isn’t so hard once you understand what it all means. A nutritionist explains.
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5 Behaviors to Help Prevent Cancer
It's estimated human choices and behaviors cause 40 to 50% of cancer deaths. Here are some lifestyle tips to help prevent certain kinds of cancer.
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Getting Heart Healthy with a Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet can lower your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Learn how to get started with this heart healthy recipe.
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The 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Should You Be Worried?
As the recent coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19, continues to develop, Michigan Medicine experts share what we know so far, and provide helpful context and facts for this evolving situation.
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The Top 5 Most Played Michigan Medicine News Break Podcasts of 2019
A list of the top 5 podcasts of 2019 from the Michigan Health and Michigan Health Lab blogs.
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How to Support Military Veterans Every Day
To support veterans, Michigan Medicine’s Depression Center offers advice on how to better our understanding of their time during and after service.
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Could Your Child be Vaping? What All Parents Need to Know
A pediatric pulmonologist from Michigan Medicine’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital discusses the signs of vaping and tips for talking to teens about smoking.
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Old Drugs in Your Medicine Cabinet? Here’s What to Do with Them
Prescription drug take back events are the best way to properly dispose of unused medications.
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Hurricanes, Fires, Floods: It’s Best to Be Prepared
Disasters happen. Follow these tips from an emergency medicine physician to help your family prepare and stay safe.