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What Do I Need to Know About the Zika Virus?

What Do I Need to Know About the Zika Virus?

The Zika virus is transmitted to people in most cases by means of being bitten by the Aedes mosquito species, but there is evidence that it can also be transmitted perinatal, in utero, sexually and from asymptomatic blood donors or transfusion during an outbreak. The...

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Why Some People Never Get Sick

Why Some People Never Get Sick

Colds and flu are two of the most common causes that send people for a visit to the doctor’s office, and most people will come down with one or the other at least once in the course of the year. But I’m sure you probably know some people who just never seem to get...

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Are You or a Loved One a Victim of Elder Abuse?

Are You or a Loved One a Victim of Elder Abuse?

What is Elder Abuse? There are many different forms of elder abuse and according to a recent review article in the New England Journal of Medicine more than ten percent of the elderly population in the U.S. are victims of elder abuse in one or more forms. But,...

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How Music Heals The Mind, Body and Soul

How Music Heals The Mind, Body and Soul

Introduction There really is truth to the saying music soothes the soul, so much so that it is now recognized as a form of therapy. Music therapy is a recognized and accepted form of therapy, music stimulates so many parts of the brain as well as the emotions it can...

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Where You Can Avoid Germs at Their Worst

Where You Can Avoid Germs at Their Worst

Cold and flu season is upon us and though it is impossible to avoid all the places flu and cold germs lurk, there are some proactive steps you can take to reduce your risks to being exposed to them so readily. Knowing where these germs breed and thrive is half the...

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Government announces sweeping SEP changes

Government announces sweeping SEP changes

By Jan. 20, 2016, about 11.5 million people had purchased Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant coverage, including those in all 50 states and the  District of Columbia. By the end of 2016,  up to 14.7 million consumers are predicted to purchase plans. Consumers must...

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