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Health & Wellness What to do if a virus gets you In the thick of viral season, even the strongest immunity defense can fall short of fighting the flu, COVID-19 and the common cold. Here’s what to do ... What to do if a virus gets you
Is it COVID-19, flu or a cold? Health & Wellness October 17, 2024 Is it COVID-19, flu or a cold? When your child comes home with a runny nose or your work colleague begins sneezing, we often beg...
Psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression: What works? Health & Wellness December 4, 2024 Psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression: What works? Severe depression affects about one in six people throughout their lifetimes. For some people, de...
Staying active in cold weather: Tips for a healthier lifestyle Health & Wellness December 10, 2024 Staying active in cold weather: Tips for a healthier lifestyle Written by Dr. Trevor Call, sports medicine physician at IU Health West As temperatures drop,...

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Is Addiction Really a Disease?
Health & Wellness Is Addiction Really a Disease?
Is addiction really a disease or a matter of choice? Ask the mother who lost her 19-year-old son — the laughing family prankster who earned a full-ride college scholarship as a solid student and star ...
I've Quit Smoking. What's Next for Me?
Health & Wellness I've Quit Smoking. What's Next for Me?
Congratulations! You made a life-changing decision when you decided to quit smoking. But let's not sugar-coat it—sticking to your commitment is hard. Most people who smoke become addicted to nicotine...
Checklist for Quitting Smoking: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Kicking the Habit
Health & Wellness Checklist for Quitting Smoking: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Kicking the Habit
You can make 2020 your year to join the ranks of former smokers. Laying some groundwork first will boost your chances of successfully quitting smoking, said Patricia Colon, MPH, IU Health Bloomington ...
85 Things to Do Besides Smoking
Health & Wellness 85 Things to Do Besides Smoking
The best way to break a bad habit is to replace it with something else. Quickly coming up with an alternative to smoking can feel near impossible. After all, craving a cigarette pecks at you like an i...
So You Want to Quit Smoking in 2023?
Health & Wellness So You Want to Quit Smoking in 2023?
If quitting smoking tops your New Year's resolution list, you're not alone. Nearly 75% of smokers say they want to become former smokers. There's good news—more and more people are! According to the ...