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Jackie Holfelder

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Vagus idea: New treatment used to help stroke recovery

The vagus nerve is not your most well-known body part, but it’s certainly one of the most important. ...

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Understanding ADHD: Millions of adults have it. Most cases are undiagnosed

That cranky neighbor on your block or irritable colleague at work might not be to blame for their ...

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New treatment offers hope for aggressive prostate cancer

Except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. In 2023, an estimated 288,300 ...

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Head first: It may be source of – and answer to – chronic pain

Fifty million Americans suffer from chronic pain, and in many cases there is no definitive cause, according to ...

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The ‘skinny’ on fitness: More to exercise than losing weight

Fitness isn’t just a numbers game. Can an overweight person be fit? World-renowned wellness resort Canyon Ranch says ...

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Halt the salt! Lower your sodium intake for better health

Salt is the silent killer, not just in the United States but worldwide, according to a first-of-its-kind report ...

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New postpartum treatment to ease ‘baby blues’ for moms

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a lot more than “the baby blues,” say local experts who deal with both ...

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New tech has revolutionized shoulder replacement surgery

If you suffer from shoulder pain, you aren’t alone. Shoulder pain is one of the most common regional ...

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Doctors collaborate with cancer patients for better care

As healthcare shifts to include more virtual care experiences like telehealth and remote monitoring, patient engagement has become ...

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Mindfulness meditation: Safe, effective for chronic pain relief

More than one out of every 20 Americans suffer from some type of chronic pain, according to figures ...

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Dramatic changes in treatment for youngsters’ concussions

Not so long ago, concussion was brushed off as a temporary affliction, but that turned out to be ...

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Addressing new guidelines for adolescent social media use

After the American Psychological Association (APA) issued a health advisory about the dangers of social media use in ...