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Are your meds making you depressed?
Health, Mental Health, Mind and Body, ...
HealthDay News and Thompson Health 
Sep 20, 2018
Drugs taken by more than one-third of U.S. adults have depression as a possible side effect, a recent study revealed. These medications include blood ...
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Is your workplace making you fat?
Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness
HealthDay News and Thompson Health 
Sep 19, 2018
The dilemma is all too familiar: It’s Monday morning, and you walk into your office to see someone has left a big box of donuts in the break room. The...
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Thompson now offering cancer genetic testing
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Thompson Health 
Sep 19, 2018
Research shows certain risk factors can increase the chances of developing cancer. Some of these factors, such as tobacco use, can be controlled. Othe...
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The truth about activated charcoal
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Jackson A. Thomas 
Sep 10, 2018
It was once a tool for cave drawings and paintings. It’s also been used for smelting and working of metals and producing glass. It’s more recently ser...
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Loneliness might be harmful to more than just your mental health
Health, Mental Health, Mind and Body, ...
Michelle Wescott Chief development officer, Gillespie Associates 
Aug 13, 2018
A recent study by Cigna found that nearly half of Americans feel alone or left out. David M. Cordani, president and chief executive officer of Cigna, ...
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Mastering the benefits of TaijiFit™
Health, Just for you, Seniors
Danny Ciamprone 
Aug 13, 2018
Traditional exercises will always hold their place in the fitness world, but many today who seek out new ways to get fit are searching for routines th...
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Sip on these vibrant, refreshing summer drinks
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Jul 19, 2018
This quick and easy drink is perfect for family pool days. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 1. For fruit concentrate: Place watermelon, cucumber, basil a...
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The keto diet is back, but is it balanced?
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jul 12, 2018
At 63 years old, Janet Colson says she’s lived through the various phases of the ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet. “I remember people carry...
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Is a detox diet right for you?
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jul 03, 2018
From celebrities who swear by them, to experts on the topic, it seems like everyone is talking about a popular trend known as detox diets. There are p...
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Is a plant-based diet right for you?
Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness, ...
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jun 24, 2018
To many, the thought of giving up barbecued chicken, steak and pork chops doesn’t sound too appealing. But if you’re trying to eat better, that doesn’...
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Spotlight: hernias and your health
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jun 20, 2018
For guys who’ve ever had a wellness exam or sports physical, they’re probably familiar with a routine when a doctor puts on a latex glove, asks them t...
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Cataracts and keeping your vision intact
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jun 19, 2018
If you’ve ever come across fogged-over car headlights, stared at an impressionist painting such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” or peeked through a clou...
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