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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Know the Signs to Save a Life
Cardiac arrest and heart attacks are commonly confused heart-related conditions. Learn the differences, symptoms and risk factors of both.
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Hernia Repair With a Personalized Experience
Estimated read time:June is National Hernia Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to learn about the condition and, if you have one, book your appointment to get it fixed.
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Should You Be Running Every Day?
Estimated read time:When you debate running every day, make sure to account for your training and injury history and your goals. Read how to find a balance.
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How You Can Avoid Kidney Stones
Estimated read time:While kidney stones are among the most painful conditions, you can avoid them by following a few practical steps.
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How Mental Health Affects Whole Health
Estimated read time:If you feel anxious, stressed or depressed, the effects can be far-reaching. Learn how these mental health issues can impact your whole health.
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Don't Delay Emergency Care When You Have Symptoms
Estimated read time:Knowing symptoms of a medical emergency is important. Here are some ways you will know that you need to seek ER care right away.
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Choose to Heal: Preparing for Your Elective Surgery
Estimated read time:Elective procedures are available again, allowing you to finally schedule the surgery you’ve been waiting for. Read what we’re doing to ensure your safety, and learn what you can do, too.
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Why Your Chronic Pain May Be Flaring, and How to Find Relief
Estimated read time:Extra sedentary time, along with stress and anxiety, may have worsened your aches. But you don’t have to suffer — your pain care team can work with you to manage them.
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Don’t Delay Important Labwork and Imaging Appointments
Estimated read time:Whether it’s coming in for an X-ray or a blood draw, here’s why — and how — you and your physician can safely use medical testing to manage your well-being.
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How to Read Your Blood Test
Estimated read time:Blood tests can be confusing. This breakdown of basic blood work from AdventHealth will help you understand what your results mean.