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"Quad-Demic": Is it RSV, Norovirus, Flu, or COVID-19?

January 17, 2025

Many people are falling ill lately. Explore potential causes, symptoms to watch for, prevention tips, and guidance on when to seek medical assistance.

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How to Manage Kids' Screen Time During Winter Break

December 16, 2024

Discover effective strategies to reduce your children's screen time, promote healthful tech habits, and create a balanced digital lifestyle for your family.

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How to cut calories from your Thanksgiving dinner

November 20, 2024

Get tips for a healthier Thanksgiving, plus recipe ideas that will help you cut calories at your holiday meal.

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How to Start Therapy

November 07, 2024

Everyone has ups and downs, or feels anger and deep sadness at times. But how do you know when your emotions are the everyday kind or when it's time to get help?

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What’s the Difference between a Psychologist, a Psychiatrist and Other Kinds of Therapists?

October 25, 2024

If you are experiencing a mental illness, you may need to get help from a psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist. This article will help you distinguish between the three.

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Adulting: Encourage Your Kids to Be Their Own Health Advocates

October 23, 2024

It’s important for adolescents and young adults to take responsibility for protecting their physical and mental health.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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