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Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates more than 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. The average risk for a…

As you age, it can feel like certain body parts are breaking down — from creaky knees to hip pain to a stiff back. While some aches and pains may seem inevitable, there are ways to protect your…

Pictured above: The Acevedo De Arias family with Liana Billings, MD, at Endeavor Health. Ericka Acevedo De Arias was diagnosed with diabetes nearly 15 years ago. When her kids, Dominic (8) and…

Everyone has heard of CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a common technique that’s simple in execution, yet the payoff is far from simple. You could literally save someone’s life, if you know what…

Oftentimes, the flu sneaks up on us. We unexpectedly become feverish, weak and achy with a cough and a nasty sore throat. It’s an unpleasant experience for most that can drag on for at least a week.…

We often associate exercise with great physical health, and for good reason. Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your health and lower your risk for conditions like diabetes and heart disease…

Depression and anxiety are not a normal part of aging. Yet nearly 20% of adults age 55 and older experience some form of mental illness ( National Council on Aging, 2023). Too often, symptoms are…

When someone says they have the flu, what imagery comes to mind first — stomach upset or coughing and a fever? There's a big difference between influenza, the viral respiratory infection we commonly…

Our environment is a complex system that can have a significant impact on our overall health, but we often live our day-to-day lives without giving it much thought. So, when it comes to the air you…

With fall and cooler temperatures around the corner, many of us turn the heat up in the kitchen and focus on heartier, comfort food. For people going through cancer treatment, good nutrition is vital…

It’s rare, but not unheard of: Young people diagnosed with a condition more typical in seniors — atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is one of the most common types of irregular heart rhythms. It happens…