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From tips on managing chronic conditions to preventative care strategies, improve your overall health with our primary care insights.

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March 9, 2022/Primary Care

Why Am I Always Cold?

Is it just a passing chill or something more serious?

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March 7, 2022/Primary Care

Is It Safe To Split Pills?

Cutting pills is a normal — and potentially dangerous — practice

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February 23, 2022/Primary Care

What To Do for a Spider Bite

Here’s when to worry about these creepy crawlers

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February 16, 2022/Primary Care

What You Should Know About Fasting Before a Blood Test

A Q&A to prep for your fasting blood test

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February 4, 2022/Primary Care

What’s the Placebo Effect? Why It Happens and Examples

The placebo effect is a phenomenon where your high expectations can influence how well a medication or procedure works

Close-up shot of a mosquito drawing blood from the skin.
January 24, 2022/Primary Care

What Happens When a Mosquito Bite Gets Infected?

Learn the proper care and when to seek help after you’ve scratched a bit too much

A person drops CBD oil into a clear glass of liquid.
December 29, 2021/Primary Care

CBD Oil — Are the Benefits Claimed Too Good To Be True?

Studies suggest CBD has wide-ranging benefits, but there’s a catch or two

A child wearing a coat, gloves, scarf and hat sweeps snow off of a car with a broom.
December 3, 2021/Primary Care

Do You Really Lose Most of Your Body’s Heat Through Your Head?

Some heat escapes if you don’t wear a hat, but it’s not as much as you might think

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December 1, 2021/Skin Care & Beauty

What Is Hydrogen Peroxide Good For?

It’s a disinfectant, cleaner and stain fighter — here’s how to use it safely

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November 26, 2021/Sleep

9 Reasons You’re Always Feeling Tired

If you’re worn down and sluggish, it can be more than just feeling exhausted

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