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NUTRITION & FITNESS 2019’s Best & Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle
2019’s Best & Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle
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New Solutions for Diabetes in Duval County
No one knows how much diabetes could become a part of their life. For Council Member Joyce Morgan, dealing with the effects of diabetes in her family has made her a lifetime advocate for diabetes care. Many of her […]
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Four Things to Know as Deadline Nears for Choosing Medicare Coverage
The deadline is fast approaching! The Medicare Annual Election Period, during which people with Medicare can enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan, ends Dec. 7. It’s important to take this time to […]
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Ernest J. Grant Becomes 1st Male President of the American Nurses Association
Ernest J. Grant has been elected president of American Nurses Association. When he takes office on January 1, he will be the first man to serve as president of the organization that represents nearly 4 […]
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Organ Donor: Giving the Gift of Life
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) there are over 125,000 people waiting for an organ transplant in the United States. Of these, there are 4000 people waiting for a heart transplant. In […]
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Atlanta Psychiatrist Dr. Patrice A. Harris becomes 1st Black Female President of American Medical Association
Patrice Harris, who is the chief health officer for Fulton County, is the first African-American woman to be elected president of the AMA. by Eric Mandel via Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta psychiatrist Patrice A. Harris will […]
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Purging These 14 Products Will Make You Healthier
By Kate Eller, health enews, a news service from Advocate Health Care You may have several items in your home that are potentially harmful to your health. Read on for a list of 14 items you may […]
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Masjid Al-Salaam Dialogues on Health, Food, Medicine, Mental Health and Food Desserts
Masjid Al-Salaam held a symposium to dialogue and explore the conversation of “Death by Food.” Over 50 Masjid members, families and friends showed up to hear featured speaker Queen Neith discuss the hidden dangers in […]
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Black and Latino Children are Often Overlooked When it Comes to Autism
By Casey Rentz, npr.org Sherry Alvarez says she knew there was something different about her son since he was about 9 months old. Back then Sherry says his pediatrician told her there was nothing to […]
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Flu Season Still Getting Worse; Now As Bad As 2009 Swine Flu
NEW YORK (AP) — The flu has further tightened its grip on the U.S. This season is now as bad as the swine flu epidemic nine years ago. A government report out Friday shows 1 […]