Taking Charge

Taking Charge

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The pool is an excellent place to exercise. Your body is buoyant in water, putting much less weight on your...
Unexplained weight loss. Short on stamina. Winded while running. Those symptoms landed David Britton, who has mild hemophilia A, in...
Heating pad. Salt and vinegar potato chips. TV remote control. These creature comforts help many women get through that time...
As an increasing number of companies take an active role in their employees’ health, many do it through wellness programs...
Many adults get their annual flu shot, unaware that it’s not the only vaccine they need. Immunizations you got as...
Hitchhiking bugs and bacteria are all around us, just waiting for a lift. Some settle on the surface of skin...
That tart and tangy glass of grapefruit juice looks like the perfect way to down your morning medication. After all...
Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a two-part series on body art. Check out part 1 on body piercings...
In the middle of winter, it’s important to know the truth about influenza, the virus that causes the flu. Influenza...
In the past, people with bleeding disorders have been told to proceed with caution with some types of physical therapy...
For people with hemophilia with inhibitors, managing their bleeding disorders can have unique challenges. Their immune system treats clotting factor...
Seven years ago, a big gust of wind off the Wyoming plains sent a piece of plywood flying, hitting the...
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