Finding certain vegetables can prove to be a challenge when cold weather sets in. Thankfully, some vegetables can survive the cold. These winter vegetables can withstand frosty temperatures due to the higher amount of sugar that they contain
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Four Medical Tests You Should Have Every Year
Receiving routine health screenings each year is crucial to staying on top of your health.
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Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but it doesn’t have to be. The most important thing you can do is to be proactive in protecting your health. Don’t let fear or uncertainty outweigh the benefits of getting screened for colorectal cancer.
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Let’s Scale Back, Alabama
Scale Back Alabama. This 9-week weight-loss program has helped Alabamians lose more than 1.3 million pounds since January 2007, while awarding the top weight-loss participants with cash prizes.
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Wishing you Happy Holidays and Healthy Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight during holiday festivities can be a major challenge, but it’s important to remember that your pant size is not the only thing affected by consuming extra calories.
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Back to School: Straight Talk About Vaccinations
With school starting back soon, Dr. Mary Wells of Infirmary Pediatrics was asked to weigh in on immunizations for a feature in Access Magazine. Dr. Wells explains what she’s learned about the importance of vaccinations in her 20+ years of experience.
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Men’s Health Month: Five ways to improve your health this summer
Share these tips with other men in your life, and talk to your doctor about other ways you can improve your health this summer.
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Show Your Heart Some Love This February
As the No. 1 killer of men and women in the U.S., cardiovascular disease must be taken seriously. Heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure cause one out of every three deaths, and are the largest sources of serious illness and disability.