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The Health Journal Story

WebThe Health Journal began in 2005 in Williamsburg, Va. A local family shared a vision for a free, consumer health publication that would point readers …

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A Broken Heart Can Affect Your Health

WebEllie Batchiyska is a health and wellness writer for Stethoscope.com, a stethoscope retailer dedicated to heart health and …

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Essential Women’s Health Checklist

WebThe United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women receive: Blood pressure screenings …

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Genetic Diseases: Know Your Family Health History

WebGenetic diseases are caused when there’s a change in the DNA sequence. Those diseases can sometimes be inherited from one’s parents and be present at birth, or be caused by mutations in a gene or …

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In the Future, Doctors Will be Paid to Keep You Healthy …

WebWith value-based care, doctors and hospitals are paid to keep people healthy. The idea is to make health care proactive, instead of reactive – preventing problems before they start. This new way of doing …

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Nudging Employees to Better Health

WebEmployees and spouses covered by the company’s health insurance were penalized if they said no to the biometric screening—which checked blood pressure, cholesterol, signs of nicotine use and waist …

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Exercise Immunology 101: How the Immune System

WebFor cardiovascular health, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of intense activity for adults each week. …

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The Pros & Cons of Concierge Medicine

WebDoctors say they can spend more time with patients and focus more on preventative health care. In addition, a concierge practice will offer specialized services like guaranteed same-day visits, 24-hour …

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5 Medical Mistakes Health Information Exchanges Prevent

WebAmong the largest of these medical errors, accounting for 10 percent of the total cost of care in the United States, is lack of medication adherence. According to Nate …

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Staying Healthy at College

WebIn addition, Dr. Pasquinelli suggests ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date before starting college, as well as getting an influenza vaccine annually. “Other ways to …

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WebHealth Journal’s editorial and expert content empowers readers with knowledge of essential health topics and resources to enjoy optimum physical and emotional wellness. We look …

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Breaking the Stigma of Gender Dysphoria

WebDefinitions to Be Aware of. Transgender: A person whose gender identity differs from the sex that was assigned at birth. LGBTQ: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, …

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Reducing Health Disparities in Hampton Roads

WebReducing Health Disparities in Hampton Roads. May 23, 2019. 3 min read. In Hampton Roads and around the nation, black Americans face a higher risk than the …

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Health Disparities: Are African Americans Suffering More

WebHealth literacy, or the ability to understand health-related information, is a growing area of focus for the health care community. “These skills are needed to …

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7 Amazing Benefits of Coconuts

WebConsuming coconuts also: Boosts the immune system since coconuts are anti-parasite, antibacterial, anti-viral and antifungal. Provides quick energy and improves …

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Essential Oils for Brain Health

WebBrain health oils that have been researched and tested include frankincense, peppermint, ylang ylang, cedarwood, cypress, ginger and basil. Also, clinical trials …

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The Growing Costs of Health Illiteracy

WebThe HEAL program also educates health professionals about health literacy and its impact on their patients’ health and the economy. Research has found that low …

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