Browsing: Total Health

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Don’t let the flu derail your festivities this year. Get vaccinated now to avoid a holiday season punctuated not by celebrations and gifts, but by coughs, sniffles, or worse.

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According to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, e-cigarette use grew 900 percent among high-school students between 2011 and 2015. Talking with teens early about the health risks of vaping and asking schools to educate students can head off a nicotine habit.

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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Look insideKP NCAL checks in with the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research’s Pathways study of breast cancer survivors.

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With the winter months nearing, be aware of symptoms of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. They may include depression, trouble sleeping, and increased appetite. If you may have SAD, see a professional to explore light therapy, cognitive therapy, or medication. Exercise, eating well, getting plenty of sleep, and seeing others can also help.

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Millions of Americans have prediabetes but don’t know it. The good news is that they can make simple lifestyle changes to prevent or delay developing type 2 diabetes.

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When Andrés Renteria asked his daughter what she wanted for her 15th birthday, he had no idea that her answer would change his life.

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