More articles about: Wellness & Prevention
Am I having an anxiety attack or a panic attack?
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Panic attack vs. anxiety attack: 6 things to know
Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are not the same thing, despite often being referred to interchangeably. Read on to learn how to tell the difference
Q tips are bad for your ears
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Why You Really Shouldn’t Use a Q-Tip to Clean Your Ears
Have you ever felt ear pain after cleaning with a Q tip? It could be an earwax impaction or worse. Find out if ear candling & Q tips are bad for your ears?
List of the best cancer fighting foods
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Shop Smart to Fight Cancer with This Grocery List
Some of the best cancer fighting foods include fresh produce, whole grains, and fiber. Check out our cancer fighting food list and the cancers they help prevent.
Students learning how to perform CPR
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New Michigan Law Could Save 400 Lives a Year
New Michigan law requires high schools to teach hands only CPR & AED usage. Learn about the Michigan CPR bill & how it will help people during cardiac arrest.
Foods that are restricted in many elimination diets
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Can an Elimination Diet Help You Lose Weight?
U-M nutrition expert discusses elimination diets and weight loss. Learn why calorie restriction is more important to weight loss than restricting food groups.
Talking to your family about hereditary cancer
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Collecting a Family’s Cancer History: What You Should Ask
Collecting a family history of cancer is the first step in identifying hereditary cancers. Learn more about inherited abnormal genes & genetic cancer testing.
Christmas tree and presents
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Give the Gift of Health: 5 First-Aid Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Preparedness stocking stuffer ideas include sterile gauze, medical tape, & antiseptic wipes. See more ideas in our list of first aid stocking stuffers.
A man shoveling snow
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How to Avoid a Heart Attack While Shoveling Snow
People with hypertension or diabetes are at a greater risk of having a heart attack shoveling snow. See our tips to avoid a snow shoveling heart attack.
A person getting beauty sleep
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Yes, You Really Do Need ‘Beauty Sleep’
It turns out beauty sleep is real and can impact the way you look. See the health benefits of sleep, what is considered proper sleep, & how to get beauty sleep.
A family discussing their family's medical history at Thanksgiving
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Why You Need to Discuss Your Family Health History at Thanksgiving
The holidays are a great time to discuss your family's medical history. Learn the importance of discussing your family's health history & how to bring it up.
Animated turkey illustrating Thanksgiving safety tips
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Let’s talk Turkey: 6 safety pitfalls to avoid on Thanksgiving
A U-M emergency physician discusses Thanksgiving safety tips like avoiding burns and food poisoning. Learn how to avoid the most common Thanksgiving injuries.
A couple doing fall yard work safely
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10 Safety Tips for Fall Yardwork
It's the time of year for fall yard work & autumn yard clean up. See our list of fall safety tips like wearing eye protection, gloves, & hearing protection.
A group of people under the ACA's healthcare.gov umbrella
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8 Things to Know About Affordable Care Act Enrollment
Affordable care act enrollment starts in November. Get more information on enrolling in the affordable care act and helpful tips for the ACA enrollment process.
Eating food off the floor within the 5 second rule
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Is the 5-Second Rule Real? An Expert Explains
A U-M physician answers the question: Is the 5 second rule true? Learn when eating food off the floor is dangerous and see other 5 second rule experiments.
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Don’t Worry About the Antibacterial Soap Ban; Just Wash Properly
The FDA banned several ingredients in antibacterial soap including triclosan. Here's what experts are saying about proper hand washing technique after the ban.