Antibiotics are life-saving drugs that help
fight and prevent bacterial infection,
but they can cause side effects. When
taken for a long duration, antibiotics can
affect your gut health and digestion,
your mood, and new research suggests
it could affect your heart. Search for
"antibiotic" on blog.Providence.org for
what the latest research says and how
you can prevent possible associated
health risks.
Are Antibiotics Bad
for Your Heart?
The Scoop
on Skin Tags
Skin tags can be an
irritant that sometimes need
medical attention. If a skin
tag is located somewhere
inconvenient — where
it's getting snagged by
clothing or jewelry or
rubbed to rawness through
physical activity — it may
even necessitate removal.
Without symptoms of
irritation, there's no reason
to remove them other
than appearance. That said,
it's wise to mention to your medical
provider of the growth. What causes
skin tags? Who is more susceptible to
develop skin tags? Can you transmit
skin tags from one person to another?
Find out at www.blog.providence.org
and search for "skin tag."
HEALTHY LIVING
4 HEART BEAT FALL 2019
BE A HEALTHY MEAL
PREP EXPERT
Meal prepping for several days to a whole week can seem like a
daunting task. But with just a few tips, you can eat better, reduce
waste, and save money while avoiding fast food and pre-packaged
dinners. Check out what our nutritionists have to share.
Visit Blog.Providence.org and search "10 Tips." You'll be a meal
prep expert in no time.
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innovative partners, we are building communities that promote
and transform health and well-being.
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