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Diabetes – Take Charge Today!

Diabetes is a serious disease. Left unmanaged, it can damage many parts of the body, leading to suffering and death. But there is good news: diabetes complications can be prevented or delayed by properly managing blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Eating healthy, taking prescribed medications and being physically active can help lower the risk of complications. Expert care, medications and new technologies help make it easier to manage this disease. Diabetes Mellitus is...Read More »

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Importance of Breast Self-Exams

While it's not always easy to get to your doctor, it's important to know that there are some examinations that don't always need to be performed by a physician. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women; there is a 1 in 8 chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Performing a breast self-exam is one way to help detect breast cancer early, in combination with yearly wellness exams and...Read More »

October is Bullying Prevention Month

In the United States, it is reported that one of every five students in schools report being bullied. That number is likely significantly higher due to cyber bullying; bullying that occurs online, texts, social media, or video game platforms. What exactly is bullying ? The answer is not as simple as we may think, but bullying should be considered the issue whenever someone is being made fun of, called names, are subject of rumors or...Read More »

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Diabetes – Take Charge Today!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Importance of Breast Self-Exams

October is Bullying Prevention Month