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Oct
A COVID Halloween
This year's Halloween was supposed to be the best of the best. How often do we get to enjoy this spooky night of revelry on a Saturday? Then COVID reared its ugly little head. Another forced celebration away from the masses. But do not fret. We have some fun alternati...
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Oct
Putting off medical care — and the consequences
Americans are putting off medical care due to coronavirus fears — but there have been consequencesOriginal Article By Meera JagannathanThe global public-health emergency has forced many Americans to put their own health care on the back burner, a new survey suggests.Almo...
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Oct
Denying the Doctor Visit
A few years ago, I was watching a documentary (I've forgotten the title), and a young girl said about something, “I don’t like to think about that.” My psychotherapist friend blurted out loud, “That’s called denial, sweetie.” It made me l...
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Oct
A dilemma for ‘long-haulers’: Many can’t prove they ever had Covid-19
As the coronavirus pandemic rolls on, an unknown number of seemingly recovered patients are experiencing what is being called post-Covid syndrome — weeks or months of profound fatigue, fevers, problems with concentration and memory, dizzy spells, hair loss, and many other t...
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Oct
2020 Insurance Deductible Resets and You
It's October, which means Halloween is around the corner, Thanksgiving menus are being planned, and some of us are checking our Christmas lists twice. Next thing you know, it will be 2021. A new year sounds pretty good right about now, but don’t forget about 202...
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Oct
If You Frequently Cough After Eating, You May Want to Talk to Your Doctor
We all have moments when something we're eating or drinking goes down the “wrong pipe,” throwing us into a coughing fit. “Swallowing food, even liquids or our own saliva, is a very, very complex process, and at every step of that process — and there...
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Sep
Doctor’s Appointments During COVID
The COVID pandemic has enabled excuses to get out of responsibilities like never before. No more pressure to see distant family members, get-togethers with tedious small talk are now a thing of the past, and nobody expects anyone to drive across town for anything these days. But...
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Sep
Sinus Polyp Relief, without Surgery
If you suffer from painful and aggressive nasal polyp growth, watch this video to learn about a nonsurgical option that can give you sinus relief for good. Go to www.sinuva.com for more information...
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Sep
Stress in the Age of Lockdown September 26, 2020
Who knew that eliminating most of our daily distractions would result in so much stress? Most of us no longer have a morning/afternoon commute and those that do encounter less traffic. Work wardrobes are obsolete. We're saving money on entertainment and gas. The world is en...
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Sep
Dealing With A Snorer
Being stuck at home with family and housemates can be a huge drag. Little annoyances can turn into blowouts faster than usual. Our patience is wearing thin, and who can blame us? Are humans supposed to be in such close quarters with the same people day-in and day-out? Even our ea...
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