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Read ArticleWhy it helps to get a second opinion on cancer care
How to have all the information you need to get a cancer treatment plan you are comfortable with.
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Read ArticleNurse navigator: The person you need in your corner during breast cancer treatment
Nurse navigators provide resources and compassion as they guide cancer patients during a challenging time.
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Read ArticleBento box or power bowl your way to a slimmer body
Homemade power bowls and bento boxes can be quick, easy ways to put together healthy meals.
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Read Article"Adrenal fatigue" isn't what ails you
If you feel fatigued or stressed, don't rush out to buy licorice root or Siberian ginseng: see a health care provider who can tell you if you're suffering from a real disease.
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Read ArticleAsk the dietitian: How to choose the right oil for different cooking temperatures
You can make a good, healthy oil into an unhealthy one if cooking it at the wrong temperature.
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Read ArticleIs breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Providence registered dietitian Jill McCarty explains why eating breakfast every day is important and provides some healthy tips on when and what we should be eating.
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Read ArticleDetox on your own, using your body's system
A lot of companies would like you to think you need to buy a detoxifying treatment to get healthy. You can do it on your own.
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Read ArticleHo-ho-ho-liday stress? Here’s how to avoid it.
Check out these tips on how to avoid holiday stress so that you can focus on the festivities.
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Read ArticleDo you know the risk factors for prostate cancer?
Remember, it's Movember. Men are growing out their moustaches for the month to raise awareness of important men’s health issues like prostate cancer. Do you know the risk factors?
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Read ArticleMedicaid study reinforces that housing is health care
Study finds Medicaid costs decrease when people with very low incomes have secure housing.
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Read ArticleWhen launching an exercise routine with arthritis, look for a custom fit
Patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can pursue an exercise regimen. The key is customizing an exercise program to a patient’s capabilities.
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Read ArticleGet your flu shot now! (Infographic)
The good news for flu season is that treatment options are available.
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Read ArticleProvidence physician shares her perspective on the “keto” diet
Dr. Cydney Fenton, pediatric endocrinologist at Providence Medical Group Alaska, weighs in on the keto diet and its drastic reduction of carbohydrates.
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Read ArticleThe A to Zzzzs of not getting enough sleep
Lack of sleep affects your entire body and can put your physical, emotional, and cognitive health at risk.
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Read ArticleThe tragedy in Pittsburgh
At Providence St. Joseph Health, our Mission calls us to be a force of love in the face of hate. Together, we can do our part to foster a kinder, more just world.
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Read ArticleProtecting the health of legal immigrants
A new U.S. immigration policy could jeopardize the health of legal immigrants and our communities at large. The Department of Homeland Security is now accepting public comment.
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Read ArticleApple cider vinegar: Wishful thinking does not a health elixir make
Many health benefits are attributed to apple cider vinegar, but most have not been scientifically proven. Learn the myths and facts of this latest health trend, along with some of the dangers.
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Read ArticleViral gastroenteritis is no fun, but it's not the flu
Symptoms of viral gastroenteritis include diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. People often call it stomach flu, but it's not influenza.
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Read Article5 skin conditions you don’t want to bring home from the gym
Fungi and bacteria lurk on your favorite workout machines and in common areas at the gym. Learn how to protect your skin against gym germs.
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