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Monkeypox: How Dangerous is it?

Monkeypox: How Dangerous is it?

The new scourge to hit may be Monkeypox, but how dangerous is it? Recall that a plethora of viruses and bacteria are found throughout the earth; most do not cause disease. Monkeypox belongs in the family of viruses like Cowpox and Smallpox which were certainly much...

The Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge

Recall that studies completed all over the world have shown that 80% of all heart attacks and strokes could be prevented if people ate a healthier diet, managed a healthier weight, increased physical activity, quit smoking, controlled blood pressure, glucose and LDL...

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Heart

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Heart

Recall (from last month) that studies completed all over the world have shown that 80% of all heart attacks and strokes could be prevented if people did 5 things (also known as the Simple 7): ate a healthier diet, increased physical activity, managed a healthier...