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Preventing Falls: Tips for Seniors

Maintaining independence and mobility becomes increasingly important as we age, but the risk of falls can rise due to various factors like medical conditions, vision changes, and home hazards. With a few precautions, you can stay active, healthy, and independent for longer.

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Understanding RSV Risks and Prevention

As a busy parent or caregiver, your time is valuable, and keeping your loved ones healthy is a top priority. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common but potentially serious illness that affects people of all ages. Know the symptoms, risks, and preventative options available to keep you and your family safe.

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Stay Active and Safe in Summer Heat: 6 Essential Tips

Outdoor summer activities, while fun, can often distract us from the dangers a hot day can cause for our bodies. With a bit of preparation and listening to your body, you can prevent developing severe conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Here are six steps to stay active and safe despite the summer heat.

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Delicious Low-Sugar Snacks for Summer

Many summer snacking favorites—lemonade at picnics, trips to Dairy Queen, campfire s’mores, and popsicles—are loaded with added sugars. However, by incorporating lower-sugar snacks between these seasonal sweets, we can balance our meals and fuel our bodies. Learn more about tasty, low-sugar snack options that satisfy and will keep you energized.

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New Parent Guide: Expert Tips for Baby Care and Development

Becoming a new parent is an adventure filled with precious moments and a fair share of challenges. It's natural to have questions and experience stress as you navigate the early stages of parenthood. Pediatrician Dr. Brooke Crum provides answers to some of the most common questions new parents ask.

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Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know

Lyme disease in Ohio: Learn prevention, symptoms & treatment. Dr. Sean Gallagher offers insights on tick bites & recognizing Lyme symptoms.

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Empower Your Health: A Guide to Making the Most of Your Doctor's Visit

Take charge of your health with these tips for your next primary care visit. Learn why you should update your medical records, how to prepare questions and advocate for your well-being.

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Boost Your Child's Summer With Reading

As a parent, you want the best for your child, and one simple way to boost their development is through reading. With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to dive into books. Here are a few ways to encourage reading in your kid's summer schedule!

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COPC Services to Keep You Active and Moving this Spring

Warmer weather is on its way! When you are getting out and about, taking more walks, running, or just getting things done, you don't have to look far for expert help if the pain comes your way. COPC has services for patients 12 years and older to diagnose and treat sports and activity-related injuries to improve your functionality and quality of life.

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Love Your Workout: 3 Steps to Embrace an Active Lifestyle and Enjoy Exercise

Did you know sitting on the couch for long periods of time can impact your health? A "couch potato" or inactive lifestyle can cause chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and even increase feelings of depression or anxiety. The good news is that YOU are in control of your lifestyle! You can shift your daily activities to meet your exercise needs by doing things you enjoy!

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Preventing Heart Disease Through The Foods You Eat!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most ethnic and racial groups in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease.

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How To Help Your Student Manage Their Diabetes At School

For a child or teen with diabetes, the things they need to thrive at school look different. Here is a checklist to help you navigate the next steps in advocating for your student's support in managing their diabetes at school.

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