More articles about: Wellness & Prevention
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Can Supplements Improve Eye Health and Vision?
Kellogg Eye Center ophthalmologists explain which vitamins and supplements are actually good for your eyes.
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Doctor Finds Grill Brush Bristle Lodged in Woman’s Throat for Months
Grill brush danger manifests after Michigan woman ingests wire bristle and must have it surgically removed.
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What One Lactation Specialist Says You Should Know About Mastitis
Mastitis symptoms, treatments and prevention tips
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Tackling Teen Anxiety, Depression: U-M Focuses on Mental Health in Schools
Innovative U-M program provides students with mental health resources.
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To Vape or Not to Vape?
Vaping and e-cigarettes have quickly become popular among teens today, but pulmonary expert, Wassim Walid Labaki, M.D., warns that vaping won’t mitigate risks to your health, and could be responsible for creating them.
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Intermittent Fasting: Is it Right for You?
Michigan Medicine dietician Sue Ryskamp answers common questions about the intermittent fasting diet.
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5 Hot Weather Tips that Could Save an Older Adult’s Life
Health professionals offer five tips to help older adults stay safe and healthy during excessive heat wave.
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What is cryptosporidium? The pool parasite outbreak causing panic
Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks are on the rise, and children are likely to be the ones dispersing the illness. Two U-M experts weigh in on how to prevent spreading this parasite.
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How to Manage Your Summer Rash
A Michigan Medicine dermatologist shares everything to know about heat rash symptoms, prevention, treatment and how to discern it from other skin conditions in disguise.
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Many Grandparents’ Medicines Aren’t Secure Enough Around Grandchildren
Many grandparents’ medicines aren’t secure enough around grandchildren, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging.
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Coping with PTSD During Fireworks Season
For victims of gun violence and veterans of war who have post-traumatic stress disorder, the Fourth of July holiday can be a stressful time of year.
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Tackling Torn Tendons
You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be at risk for torn tendons, and rates of injury seem to be on the rise.
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Are Unhealthy Sugars Hiding in Your Favorite Foods?
Many of your favorite foods may contain “added sugars” that offer zero nutritional value and can be harmful to your health. The biggest culprits may surprise you.  
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How to Close the Door on Stress
There are many techniques to help you manage stress and live a more balanced life. Find the one that works for you.
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Poll: Pets Help Older Adults Cope with Health Issues
Two-thirds of all pet owners say that having an animal helps them stay physically active. But for some older adults, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way of pet ownership.