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  • A mature woman visiting her doctor while wearing a mask.
    Health Care

    You Should Get a Flu Shot if You’ve Had COVID-19: Here’s Why

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    Do you need a flu vaccine if you have COVID-19 or if you’ve had it in the past? The short answer is an emphatic yes.

  • A mom laughs her way through a messy lunch with her kids.

    Smiling Can Add Years to Your Life

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    Most of the time, anything “contagious” is considered to be negative and associated with an illness or virus. But what if a “contagion” could actually help you live longer? What if it had the power to...
  • A mother and daughter wash their hands in the kitchen.
    Health Care

    Stop Germs in Their Tracks With Fun Hand-washing Tips for Kids

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    Help keep your child healthy and happy by encouraging proper handwashing at home, school and while out and about. 

  • A family enjoying a picnic.

    How Positive Thinking Affects Your Health

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    Some days, bad news seems to be everywhere we look - from our phone and TV screens to our social media feeds. And other times, the "bad news" starts with the thoughts in our heads. No matter the...
  • A woman organizing her pantry.

    8 Tips to Get Nutrient-Rich Foods Onto Your Plate

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    Calorie-counting diets are everywhere, but healthy eating isn’t only about how much we eat. It’s important to consider what you choose to eat for optimal whole health.
  • A woman getting her annual flu shot.
    Health Care

    6 Ways to Avoid Catching an Illness this Holiday Season

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    Though the holiday season may look a little different this year, perhaps with more virtual celebrations or smaller groups getting together in-person, it is a special time that we don’t want to be...

  • A man with a fever calling his doctor from home.
    Health Care

    9 Reasons Why You Should Call Your Doctor if You Feel Sick

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    As cold and flu season nears and COVID-19 continues to spread, you may wonder what to do if you or a family member begins to feel sick and experience symptoms like a fever, cough and/or difficulty...

  • A young woman sitting on her couch sneezing.
    Coronavirus Resources

    Feeling Sick, But Not With COVID-19 Symptoms?

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    We’re here to help you understand what to do and how to take care of yourself if you don’t feel well during the pandemic, but don’t think you have COVID-19 symptoms, either. 

  • A man sneezing while at home on his couch.
    Health Care

    How to Prevent the Spread of Germs When Coughing and Sneezing

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    Properly covering your coughs and sneezes is very important to reduce spreading germs when you’re ill. While sneezing and coughing may not always be linked to a serious illness, they are symptoms of...