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Jackie Holfelder

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Why anxiety – which rose during the pandemic – persists today

It makes sense that anxiety disorders increased in all age groups during the pandemic. Events were uncertain, chaotic, ...

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What causes hoarseness – and what you should do about it

The human voice is a powerful, versatile tool we use to communicate, convey emotion, express identity, share and ...

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Aging skin is prone to many ailments other than wrinkles

Although the first sight of wrinkles is the biggest fear most people have about aging skin, healthy skin ...

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Therapist offers insight on managing grief and coping with loss

“Grief is love with nowhere to go,” says Karen Mattern, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who ...

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Hospitalist debunks persistent myths about blood cholesterol

High cholesterol is one of the biggest health concerns for both men and women, especially as people age. ...

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How to use breathing and self-care to manage your anxiety

Do you know how to practice self-care? Selfcare is any activity that helps you increase your mental and ...

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How to stay positive after a dreaded dementia diagnosis

You’ve just received one of the most frightening medical diagnoses imaginable: “You have dementia.” How do you stay ...

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Better treatments bring renewed hope to liver cancer patients

Even as liver cancer rates surge, better treatments are bringing new hope to those battling the disease. The ...

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Pain in the neck! Cervical aches hit 30% of adults yearly

Pity your poor neck! As if this slender structure didn’t have enough to deal with supporting your heavy ...

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Rheumatoid arthritis can manifest in a wide range of symptoms

The most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are pretty well known – stiff, painful joints and fatigue. But ...

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Hiatal hernias: More cases diagnosed among those over 50

Many older adults don’t find out they have a hiatal hernia until they have a CT scan for ...

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Is your diet nutrient deficient? If so, it’s easy to correct.

We all know how important a healthy diet is. But how do you know if you’re lacking in ...