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sciatica

Sciatica

If you are one of the estimated 40% of all Americans who have experienced sciatica at some point, you may have been unnerved and a little frightened by the pain shooting through the lower half of your body.

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strep throat

Strep Throat Causes and Symptoms

Group A strep bacteria tend to be very contagious and are spread through respiratory droplets or through direct contact with an infected individual who has infected sores on their skin.

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sprains and strains

Sprains and Strains

You have likely heard of sprains and strains and although we often use the words interchangeably, in fact, they affect different parts of the body and should be treated slightly differently as a result.

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calcium rich foods

Calcium-Rich Foods

There are so many options for foods you can eat to get your recommended daily amount of calcium. Follow the link for a list of foods and information about their calcium content.

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fight the flu

Why Your Should Get Your Flu Shot This Season

The flu can still be a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Though every flu season is different many people are hospitalized and thousands die from flu-related illnesses every year. A yearly flu shot is the best way to help protect you, and your community, against the flu.

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