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Long before patient-centered medical homes or accountable care organizations were buzzwords, Salt Lake City–based Intermountain Healthcare was looking at all of the points of care that could improve the health of patients in its system. It did not take long to identify mental health as a problem.
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Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.
By Tazia Taylor
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Many individuals on the autism spectrum do not even have the use of basic gestures to help them get their needs across
By Jonel Condra
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Children have a way of pushing their parents to the limit of their patience – and beyond, which leaves both parent and child frustrated. The good news is, when it comes to children, a little preparation can help.
By Intermountain Health
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Working with breast cancer patients is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. While watching my patients suffer can be tough, I am often inspired by their strength, resolve and selflessness.
By Christopher Shale MD
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With the help of new technology, doctors can find and treat the stray cancer cells that make cancer come back.
By Author Name
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Much like adults kids have pressures in life that come from a variety of sources. Pressures can come from within the child, parents, teachers, peers and the larger society in which the child lives. Here are a few ways to help children find successful ways to handle life's pressures.
By Katrina Jensen, RN
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As American baby boomers get older, their need for mental health services is booming. One in five American seniors has a mental health or substance abuse problem, according to a 2012 report by the Institute of Medicine -- and that number will only grow as baby boomers get older.
By Stephanie Jackson
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Choosing a therapist can be difficult. Often, you’re unsure where to start and what to expect. Here are some ideas to help you get started.
By Heather Shotwell, LCSW
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25 years of progress in the detection and treatment of breast cancer
By Brett T. Parkinson, MD
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It doesn’t matter if your child is six or sixteen, when they’re struggling, they need help. Unless you know what to look for and what to expect, you won’t be able to help your child get the help they need.
By Tammer Attallah, MBA, LCSW
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Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby
By Cami Hill
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5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom
By Dani Kurtz
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The stress of motherhood can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed. But taking time to care for yourself will allow you to better care for your family.
By Jeremy Clark, DO
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Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t help that you don’t know what’s going on with your body. It is hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. Don't worry. You're not alone.
By Jacqueline Lagana
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When it comes to postpartum depression, a spouse can do a lot to support their partner. It may not be easy, and it may not be pleasant, but a spouse can help their partner overcome - or at least live with postpartum depression and anxiety.
By Jentry Larsen
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Amazing, magical, and beautiful often describe the excitement of childbirth, but with a new baby comes new stressors.
By Dani Kurtz
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Analey Miltenberger was 18 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
By Laura Klarman
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How and why to discuss behavioral health with your primary care provider.
By Health 360
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The future of cancer treatment looks promising at Intermountain Healthcare. That’s because Intermountain’s physicians and researchers are using precision genomics to provide a personalized approach to testing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
By Intermountain Health
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Addie Napierski felt a little foggy as she looked up at the hospital lights. “Oh yeah,” she thought, abruptly aware of where she was. Her mom, April, sat nearby, looking anxious and waiting for Addie to wake up enough to hear the news
By Heidi Nedreberg
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Netflix recently released a film focusing on a young woman's battle with anorexia, To The Bone. One of Intermountain's experts, Liz Joy, MD, goes over the disease and treatment.
By Liz Joy
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After a year receiving cancer treatment at Logan Regional, teacher Ashlena Johnson says she wouldn't go anywhere else: "The entire experience was phenomenal.”
By Lindsay Woolman
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You could use some help around the house. Between work, and keeping track of your kids, you just aren’t making it through all of your household chores. You think your child is old enough to help out with chores, but you aren’t sure
By Patricia Davis, MS
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Are bio-identical hormones safe to use for menopause? Dr. Cannon tells us about this "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
By Michael J Cannon DO
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Interesting in eating a more heart-healthy diet? Here's how to get started.
By Intermountain Health
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If you struggle with addiction or know someone who does, overcoming it may feel impossible. But there’s hope. This story follows a man’s 13-year journey through addiction and how he beat the odds with the help of supportive caregivers at Intermountain Dayspring at LDS Hospital.
By Intermountain Health
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Traffic. Unrealistic deadlines. Hunger. Technology problems. Financial concerns. Rudeness. Being criticized. A million things can rile you up and cause you to blow your top.
By Katy Halverson
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Intermountain specialists have pioneered leading-edge heart advances for decades, benefitting patients like Linda Smith, one of the first recipients of a new-generation aortic valve replacement.
By Intermountain Health
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As springtime approaches, so does allergy season. Many pregnant women are faced with this common problem, yet are uncertain about what they can do to minimize their symptoms while keeping their unborn baby safe.
By Intermountain Health
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FoMO, or the Fear or Missing Out, isn't just another social media acronym—it's an often painful reality for many technology users.
By Terri Flint, PhD, LCSW
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The American Heart Association's 2016 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans will bring together science, technology and networking opportunities for heart clinicians and researchers from around the world.
By J. Brent Muhlestein
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Aging, it has been said, isn’t for the weak. While there is no way to turn back the hands of time, there are some things that you can do that can improve your life and increase the fulfillment and joy you find in your golden years.
By Lance Madigan
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I’ve tried to find a few healthy and easy grab and go snacks that I can quickly eat when I realize I haven’t eaten in a while or I start to feel a little sick. Here are a few of my favs.
By Aimee Berrett
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If you’ve just had a baby, you may be struggling with a heightened mindset of sadness. While feeling a little down for a few weeks after giving birth is normal, here are some questions you might have if you’re concerned that it may be more than just the “baby blues.”
By Dani Kurtz
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The diagnosis was “carcinoma of unknown primary origin.” At his home in Utah, Monette visited Dr. Brian Tudor of Intermountain Healthcare’s Southwest Cancer Clinic in St. George.
By Bonnie Char Hallman
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Men are great at assuring their car gets the required maintenance to keep it running smoothly. But they aren't great about taking charge of their own health to keep the engine running. Here are five ways men can maintain their health with good preventive care.
By Jason M Carlton
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Adults have many ways to prevent or screen for cancers: wearing sunscreen, scheduling regular mammograms, or not smoking. But what about cancer in kids?
By Gina Smith
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Connect Care is a great way to get help for many urgent medical issues. While there are many things that can be done with a telehealth visit
By William Daines, MD
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with more than a million new cases of skin cancer occurring each year, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths primarily from melanoma
By Lance Madigan
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Supporting a loved one with mental illness is full of challenges for many people. 1 in 3 people will struggle with mental illness in their lifetime, and sometimes it’s hard to notice the queues, and even harder to start the conversation in a positive way
By Adam Hornung
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It has been predicted that the “new” mid-life will be age 74 in the not-so-distant future. People are working and living longer these days. There are many advantages to age, such as you can reinvent yourself all over again.
By Teri Koenig
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Autumn brings beauty and plenty of fun for the whole family, and having a few ideas on hand will help you be active and healthy.
By Nick Dragon
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It’s January and everybody is going to the gym. I applaud and encourage everyone who is making a commitment to be more active as their New Year’s resolution, but before you take on a P90X or Insanity workout, let’s talk a little about what you need to know so you can be healthy and successful.
By Regan Wilson
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If you've ever experienced guilt from eating food, you've experienced first-hand how food can impact your mood.
By Ashley Quadros MS, RDN, CD
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The standard medical treatment for depression includes antidepressant medications, such as Lexapro or Zoloft. These medications can be helpful if you’re struggling with depression. However, antidepressants do not always resolve depressive symptoms and can also have unwanted side effects.
By Bryan Bushman, PhD
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Heart disease is the number 1 killer in the United States. However, most of these deaths are preventable by following a few simple tips from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray and the American Heart Association.
By Jason M Carlton
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While it’s common to experience hoarseness from colds or upper respiratory infections, a voice disorder extends beyond cold symptoms and lasts for several weeks or longer.
By Dan Houtz, SLP
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Not to be graphic, but poop may have more uses than being deposited in a toilet. An unconventional therapy called fecal transplant uses feces from a healthy person to help treat a patient suffering from an infection known as C. diff
By Cami Hill
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The American Heart Association has defined ideal cardiovascular health based on seven risk factors (Life's Simple 7) that people can improve through lifestyle changes.
By Intermountain Health
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Summer is here and with it comes scorching temps and stifling heat. Now imagine how an expectant mama is handling the heat.
By Melanie Longmore
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7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure
By Eric Lindley MD
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet. Too much sodium increases a person’s risk for high blood pressure. High blood pressure often leads to heart disease and stroke.”
By Intermountain Health
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Every year about 700,000 Americans have a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A heart attack can happen to anyone at anytime. However, many people think it’ll never happen to them. The data suggests otherwise.
By Jess Gomez
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Fear — there’s an entire holiday, film industry, and book genre dedicated to it. It’s something all have experienced, and some even seek it out. But what is fear and how does it affect our bodies?
By Seth Hawkins
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Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer among Utah men, and Utah has one of the highest incidents of prostate cancer in the country. Addressing this issue is a priority, so how do we detect prostate cancer early and make sure patients have the best outcomes possible?
By Intermountain Health
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Fevers occur when the body’s internal thermostat raises the body temperature above its normal level. There are different causes of fevers, but there are a few ways to know if they should be considered serious.
By Intermountain Health
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The 100-Day Heart Challenge program has been going strong at Utah Valley Hospital over the last decade. And though the program itself has evolved over the years, the results have proven that changing your lifestyle is the best way to improve your health.
By Cami Hill
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The study of men’s health began as the study of testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and male infertility. Since then, it has rapidly grown and changed.
By Intermountain Health
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Andrew Weaver and his wife, Heather, feared he wouldn’t see their daughter, Haley, grow up because he was dying of heart failure. Instead, Andrew gets to cherish family moments that he would have missed, thanks to the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart
By Jess Gomez
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While school is out, you might be at a loss about what to do to keep your children happy and healthy during the dog days of summer. The answer may be easier than you'd expect – try a trip to the local park.
By Jentry Larsen
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In case you didn't know... you don't have to go to the gym to build your arm and shoulder muscles. You can actually do some pretty simple exercises at home, using minimal equipment, to help strengthen your triceps and shoulder muscles. Check out these simple exercises and add them to your next exercise routine.
By Meagan Kline
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Doctors keep West Jordan father alive using a total artificial heart until a donor heart became available.
By Jason M Carlton
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Warm summer nights can be very inviting, coaxing folks to linger on the porch or in the yard when the temperature finally starts dropping. Unfortunately, it is also the time that disease carrying mosquitos come out to feed.
By Lance Madigan
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The first time you feel your baby move will be unforgettable, especially for first-time moms. But when will it happen, and what should you expect?
By Dani Kurtz
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There's a sort-of consensus out there that once you hit a certain age, you don't really look forward to your birthdays. Especially when you hit 40, 50, 60 or higher. David Larsen, one of the firefighters competing in the 2014 My Heart Challenge, celebrated his 40th birthday this past week
By Jason M Carlton
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Being prepared with a hospital bag full of essentials long before your baby comes will give you time afterward to do what you really want: snuggle your baby.
By Susie Rose, MD
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As cooler weather approaches, many of us look forward to fall and winter events. What we don’t look forward to is cold and flu season.
By Dawn Ray, BSN, RN, CDE
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Being physically active is an important component to preventing heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer. To improve overall cardiovascular health, we suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise.
By Meagan Kline
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If you have a newborn or a young child, you may have heard a lot about croup. In this article, we answer some common questions you may have about this illness.
By Intermountain Health
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If you have a newborn or a young child, you may have heard a lot about RSV. In this article, we answer some common questions you may have about this illness.
By Jonathan Burnett MD
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Discussion of dietary and bowel habits is an important part of routine health supervision visits for infants and children of all ages. This is because inadequate fluid and/or fiber intake can lead to constipation, a common childhood concern.
By Alexandra Barrera MD
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Summer's end brings the advent of a new school year. Preparing for a smooth transition can be crucial to developing a more focused learning environment.
By Scott Schmitt DO
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Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical symptoms. It often occurs due to a perception of being threatened or concern of a threat in the future. This may sound familiar, because it’s a survival mechanism that’s hardwired into our bodies.
By Intermountain Health
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Contrary to popular belief, getting pregnant doesn’t mean you have to give up exercise for nine months.
By Brooke Hansen, MD
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Every parent has been there. Your child wakes up at 2 am and they’re sick with … something. It’s two weeks into a new school year, so you’re sure it’s something they picked up
By William Daines, MD
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Parents everywhere are rejoicing and kids are shedding tears. Why? Because it's August and for some school starts in just a few days. Here are 5 ways to get kids back into the swing of sleep routine, reducing school stress, and dealing with back to school emotions.
By Collin Searle
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Many non-medical factors like housing instability, food insecurity, violence and many more can affect health.
By Mikelle Moore
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Concussion has become a hot topic in recent years, not only within the medical and scientific communities, but within the mainstream media as well.
By Christopher C Bell MD
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Passing a kidney stone is one of the most painful experiences possible. Unfortunately, once you’ve had a kidney stone, your risk of having a second one is 30 percent within 5 years and 50 percent within 10 years
By Intermountain Health
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Understanding common types of sickness and how long you’re contagious will help you decide if you should stay home another day or get back to life as scheduled.
By Intermountain Health
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A sunburn in childhood can dramatically increase your chance of skin cancer later. UV protective clothing and sunblock are the best defense against UV rays.
By Holly Daniels Nelson
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If you don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten from your diet can cause nutritional deficiencies.
By Barbara Sherwood, MS, RDN
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Tacking misinformation around cardiovascular topics isn’t for the faint of heart.
By Intermountain Health
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Here are some foods to incorporate into your diet, and to stay away from to maintain healthy digestion.
By Author Name
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Yes, your gut is glorious, and you want to keep it that way.
By Intermountain Health
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Find out what you can do to prevent heart attacks and heart disease.
By Intermountain Health
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With kids returning to school, and cold and flu season quickly approaching, many children and adults will soon be feeling the effects of a sore throat. How do you know if it's just a sore throat?
By Per Gesteland
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We know they’re good for us, but what’s the difference and benefits of each?
By Author Name
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You send your kids out the door, lunch in hand, backpack loaded. Wait, what is all in that backpack?
By Intermountain Health
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In relation to life’s various twists and turns, a cancer diagnosis can feel like a freefall. But once a person lands on his/her feet, they can begin learning how to balance treatment-related factors and life’s pleasures.
By Deb Christensen
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When Intermountain pediatrician Dennis Odell, MD, and his wife boarded the airplane in Atlanta on their way home to Salt Lake City, everything was normal, including Dr. Odell’s hearing. But at some point during the flight he realized he had lost all of his hearing in his right ear.
By Lance Frazier
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In case you missed it: latest advances in cancer research discussed at most recent Research Colloquium
By Amy Sikalis
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The mind is just as crucial as any part of the body when it comes to health and wellbeing. That’s the idea behind Mental Health Integration (MHI) – a system that includes mental healthcare as part of your clinical visit.
By Michael Britton
5 min read
Learn about the free resources you can use to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
By Intermountain Health
5 min read
In today’s society, more and more people are dealing with stress. It has become increasingly important to find ways to manage stress as it is shown to have a direct relation to your heart’s health.
By Jason M Carlton
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