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Post-Viral Depression: Taking Care of Your Mental Health After Being Sick
Maybe you’ve come down with the flu, COVID-19, a cold sore or shingles. Your physical symptoms start to get better but you’re still not feeling like yourself....
Jun 05
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Supplements and Ulcerative Colitis: What You Should Know
It can be hard to live with ulcerative colitis (UC), and you might wonder if supplements could help you stay healthy. While eating a balanced diet is always...
Jun 05
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How Foot and Ankle Surgery Can Improve Mobility in Older Adults
As you get older, it can be more challenging to stay active. You might notice that your balance isn't as steady, you’re not as strong as you used to be...
Jun 04
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How to Treat the Bumpy Skin on the Back of Your Arms (Keratosis Pilaris)
Have you ever noticed small, rough bumps on your skin? Maybe they show up on your upper arms and thighs or even on your cheeks or back. You may have a...
May 30
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How Innovative Technology Is Transforming Neurological Care
Health care is constantly changing and developments in technology are leading to innovations in neurology that are making care faster, more accurate and...
May 30
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Can Imaging Tests Improve Cancer Care? The Role of CT and PET Scans
When you’re being treated for cancer, you want to know how well your therapy is working. Imaging tests like CT scans and PET scans can help.  With these...
May 27
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How to Get Better Sleep as You Age: Tips for Older Adults
There’s a reason we use the phrase “sleeping like a baby.” Babies and young children seem to have the ability to sleep, and sleep well, just about anytime...
May 23
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Genetic Testing vs. Genetic Counseling: What’s the Difference?
If you might be at higher risk for a health condition based on your genes, you may want to know more about the odds you’ll develop that condition. Information...
May 23
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Can the Balance Test Predict Your Risk of Falls and Injury?
You may have come across the viral balance test on social media. It seems simple: see how long you can stand on one leg and predict your risk of falling....
May 22
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How Poor Circulation Can Impact Your Health—and What to Do About It
Are your hands cold all the time? Do your toes get numb or tingly? Does it seem like it takes a long time for cuts to heal? You could be dealing with poor...
May 20
Stephanie Thurrott

Stephanie Thurrott

Contributing Writer

Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who focuses on health, nutrition and personal growth. She creates content that makes a difference in people’s lives, and learns something new with every article she writes. Her work has appeared in NBC TODAY, Taste of Home and the U Miami Miller School of Medicine magazine. When she’s not writing, you might find her cycling, walking her dog Daisy or creating her own craft cocktails.