Backyard gardening and home-raised livestock are an increasingly common domestic feature in the United States, particularly with increased concerns of pesticides, GMOs, and antibiotics in the food we eat. Gardening and raising…
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Author Archives: Kat Smith
Tele-Nicotine
Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death. As one pilot program has shown, telemedicine could help current smokers to kick their smoking habit…
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Don’t Let Small Pests Cause Big Health Problems
You can keep ticks from ruining your summer by learning how to best prevent contact with these pests and what action to take when you do spot them…
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Don’t Let Swimming Make You Sick this Summer
Stay healthy when swimming this summer by following these tips, whether you’re at your local pool, the lake or enjoying a beach vacation…
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Meet MeMD: Anne Chung
Dr. Anne Chung is a provider on MeMD with over 10 years clinical experience. Let’s get to know her and see what tips she has for us during allergy season…
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3 Energy Boosting Workouts
Too tired to even think about exercising? Wake yourself up with the following easy workouts for those days when you just want to crawl back into bed…
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Got Milk? You Might Not Need it for Strong Bones
Milk often gets the credit for being a boon to bone health, but it’s not the only calcium-rich food choice you have to fend off osteoporosis and fractures.
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Quick – Give Your Mom or Dad a Call!
Concerned about the health of your elderly mom or dad? Just pick up your phone to combat one of the most detrimental side effects of aging: Loneliness…
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What Causes Eye Twitching?
An eyelid twitch, which can feel like an involuntary shutter or a shiver in the eye, can be related to one or more of the following common causes…
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When Do Bug Bites Need Medical Attention?
Whether it comes from a mosquito, a bee, a tick, or a wasp – Here’s how to tell if your bug bite or sting needs more than some hydrocortisone cream to heal…
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