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Health & Wellness
October 6, 2020
How Could My Alcohol Use Affect My Family?
“It’s just one more drink.” “I haven’t had any legal problems.” “I worked really hard today, I deserve this.” “I don’t drink every day, it’s no big de...
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Health & Wellness
September 14, 2020
Why it’s Crucial to Get Your Flu Shot in 2020
2020 has taught us a lot of lessons. One major lesson being the importance of maintaining good health for yourself, your family and those around you. ...
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Health & Wellness
July 23, 2020
What You Need to Know About E-Cigarettes & Vaping: Your Guide to the Latest Facts
Much to tobacco companies' delight, electronic cigarettes and vaping have caught on since they hi...
Health & Wellness
July 20, 2020
Are Addiction and Dependence the Same Thing?
A recent study found that a staggering two out of three Hoosiers know someone struggling with add...
Health & Wellness
June 29, 2020
Tired of isolation? What to do about quarantine fatigue
Even as Indiana begins to reopen its doors, many residents remain skeptical and fearful of a viru...
Health & Wellness
August 28, 2020
How COVID-19 Affects Heart Health
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus that is closely associated with a very important organ—your lungs. We know that this virus lives there and can...
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Grant Expands Dementia-Support Services in Southern Indiana
“It really does take a village when it comes to dementia care,” said Dayna Thompson, an Indiana University Health Alzheimer’s educator.
A recent $608,000 grant from the Federal Health Resources and...
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What Characteristics are the Most Important Part of a Safe & Effective Weight Loss Program?
In today’s digital age, you can find weight loss plans everywhere. From diet pills that promise quick results to expensive, yet restrictive meal plans, it can be difficult to know what is accurate and...
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When Minutes Count: Know Risk Factors for Stroke
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and is a leading cause of long-term disability globally, but strokes are preventable. The American Stroke Association reports that as much as 80% of strokes ...
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Philanthropy Funds Rooftop Garden to Offer Patients, Loved Ones and Team Members a Breath of Fresh Air
In the midst of uncertainty and stress, it’s important that all of us take a moment to catch our breath. Now, one IU Health physician and his wife are making it possible for patients, caregivers and I...
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Olcott’s Gift Paves Way for Nurse Navigation at the New Regional Academic Health Center
Joan Olcott will be long remembered as an important figure in the Bloomington community, and the feeling is mutual. In an interview about her early years in Bloomington where she moved with her husban...