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Sunscreens and the Facts About Protecting Your Skin

Elnaz F. Firoz, MD
June 27, 2025

Your skin is much more than what people see. The skin is a whole system that acts as a barrier to protect the inside of your body from the outside world. It is vital that we do what we can to protect it. What is sunscreen and...

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Sleep Apnea Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Vesna Buntak, MD
July 24, 2025
Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when the natural rhythm of breathing is interrupted during sleep, which...
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The Benefits of Physical Therapy After Leg Amputation

Marcia Caetano, PT
July 22, 2025
Outpatient physical therapy plays a crucial role for individuals learning to live with a prosthetic lower limb after...
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Essentials of a Daily Skincare Routine: Get Healthy Skin for Any Age and Skin Type

Micheline Hajj, RN
July 17, 2025
A daily skincare routine is more than a trend — it's a fundamental practice for achieving and maintaining healthy...
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Five Things All Families Should Know About the First Week of Breastfeeding

Rebecca Hurd, CLC
July 15, 2025
As with any big life change, the first few days of living with a newborn bring many rewards and challenges. To make life...
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Arthritis, Answered: Your Top Questions Explained

Aruna Tokas, MD
July 8, 2025
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases, affecting nearly 54 million adults in the United States alone. For being...
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Narcolepsy Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Imad Bahhady, MD
July 3, 2025
Narcolepsy is a fairly well-known but relatively uncommon neurological disorder, most noted for a patient's inability to...
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How to Clean Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet, but they need to be washed well to keep you and your family safe. 

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