More articles about: Wellness & Prevention
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How a wife recognized the signs of stroke and helped save her husband
A life-threatening stroke, followed by quick medical attention, led to Jack Jenkins’ remarkable recovery.
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How can we reduce the firearm death toll in older adults?
Data-driven approach suggests more locked-storage assistance is needed, as well as tailored risk reduction approaches for those with memory and mental health concerns.
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A road to better Zzz’s
A newly improved CPAP device is helping aid in one woman’s obstructive sleep apnea.
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COVID-19 isn’t over. How do we navigate life now?
As the world transitions to the “endemic” phase of this pandemic, experts address what individuals, leaders and researchers should do.
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COVID-19 and colonoscopies: 5 things to know
As more adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a younger age, a specialist explains why it’s not safe to put off your screening, even during the pandemic.
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COVID-19: Where do we go from here?
The CDC’s recent reframing for measuring COVID-19 risk levels has led to changed guidance for mask wearing. The move has left many wondering how to navigate a world where the COVID pandemic is not quite over but is trending toward becoming endemic.
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How to prevent hearing damage
An audiologist’s advice on how best to avoid preventable hearing loss.
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Stressed by what’s going on in Ukraine? How to cope – and help
News from Ukraine, including the potential nuclear threat from Russia, can be distressing. Tips for coping with the mental health impacts and donating to support relief for refugees both abroad and at home.
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Entrevista con los expertos: COVID-19: ¿El principio del fin?
Dos expertos de la Universidad de Michigan discutieron qué podemos esperar en esta nueva etapa de la pandemia del COVID-19.
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Did the pandemic interrupt your health care? Time to get back on track!
Many people had doctor’s appointments and dentist appointments cancelled during the pandemic, but it’s important to reschedule to get primary care and prevention.
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The pandemic solution many still refuse to accept
Those opposed to COVID-19 vaccinations continue to put our health systems and the public in danger.
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18 COVID myths dispelled by experts
Misinformation about COVID has spread in tandem with the virus and its variants. Michigan Medicine experts debunk myths about COVID vaccines, testing, illness, treatments and more.
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Heart-safe snow shoveling
Before you head outside with your shovel, brush up on these tips to keep your heart safe out in the snow.
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Suffering from surge stress? 9 things to do right now
COVID-related shame, guilt, apathy and stress are affecting many people, including those who have been careful to do everything right and still gotten sick. Tips for self-care during the omicron surge.
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Is Omicron really mild?
With the ballooning cases of COVID worldwide, an expert looks at what is known about the Omicron variant.
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