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Building Community During Pride Month

Arnaldo A. Berges, MD

For the past two years, many people have been living their lives largely in the virtual world, becoming masters at digital technology and using these tools to connect with loved ones and share their lives. In the LGBTQ+...

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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

Lifespan Blog Team

When is Mental Health Awareness Month? May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While it was first recognized in 1949, it has never been more pertinent than now to recognize the role mental health plays in our overall well-being...

Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting and Other Urology Myths

Elias S. Hyams, MD

Urology is the field of medicine that deals with the urinary tract in men and women and the reproductive tract in men. Like many areas in health and medicine, urologists (specialists in the field of urology) are working to...

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Nutrition, Exercise and Vitamins During Pregnancy

Emily G. Blosser, MD, PhD

Many women have questions about diet and exercise during pregnancy. It is important to understand how your needs change during pregnancy so you can optimize your energy and your baby’s development. The importance of prenatal...

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Should I See a Cardiologist?

Marilyn J. Weigner, MD

What is a cardiologist? A cardiologist is a physician who has completed specialized training in conditions that affect...

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Foods to Boost Your Immune System

Lifespan Blog Team

It’s no secret that you are what you eat. Research over the years has shown that a well-balanced diet filled with...

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Sunscreens and the Facts About Protecting Your Skin

Elnaz F. Firoz, MD

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...

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Monkeypox: What Is It, What Causes It, and How It Is Spread

Francine Touzard-Romo, MD and Gail Jackson, BSN, RN, CIC

What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus that belongs to the same family as smallpox. The first...

Skin Cancer and 5 Signs to Watch For

Melanoma Multidisciplinary Clinic

You need sun protection all year long. Even when you can't see the sun or feel its rays, the ultraviolet light is still...

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Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss and How It Has Evolved

Andrew R. Luhrs, MD

What is bariatric surgery? Obesity is now known to be a chronic disease. Bariatric surgery is a procedure performed by a...

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Dr. Google and Online Symptom Checkers

Olivier Gherardi, DO

September 14, 2021

Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...

COVID-19 Habits We Should Keep After the Pandemic

Lifespan Blog Team

September 21, 2021

There is plenty we would all like to forget about the coronavirus pandemic. The masks, social distancing, time away from...

7 Ways to Prevent Work From Home Burnout

Lifespan Blog Team

August 20, 2020

COVID-19 has brought major changes to our daily lives, with one of the biggest being the immediate shift to working from...

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Flexitarian and Other Variations of a Vegetarian Diet

Norah Ismail, MS, RD, LDN

December 16, 2021

A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat and follows a plant-based diet. There are many variations to a vegetarian...

5K Training Guide and How To Get Ready in 6 Weeks

Lifespan Blog Team

September 25, 2019

Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...

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