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Six Plan-ahead Tips to Eat Smarter This Holiday Season
Published on: November 19, 2021
Have a jolly, festive time at holiday parties this month while sticking to your healthy eating goals. Follow our tips to enjoy the season without having to pay for it later.
Get a Healthy Back-to-School Start
Published on: July 22, 2021
Put health on your back-to-school planning list this year. Vaccinations, nutritious lunches, and sleeping right are all part of the equation.
Cervical Precancers Drop Since Introduction of HPV Vaccine
Published on: December 9, 2020
A study using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides evidence that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is effectively reducing the numbers of cervical precancer – lesions that can become cervical cancer.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Published on: December 8, 2020
Mourning someone you were close to can seem even tougher during the holidays, and more so during a pandemic. We have some suggestions that may help you cope during this especially difficult time.
Handling a Serious Illness Through the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on: November 20, 2020
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can use these tips and resources to help lift your holiday spirits if you or someone close to you is sick with cancer or another serious illness this year.
Vaccinations for the Whole Family
Published on: September 9, 2020
Back-to-school time is a good time to find out what vaccinations are recommended for everyone – young, old, and in-between – especially this year when many routine care visits have been delayed.
How to Get Ready for a Natural Disaster When You Have Cancer
Published on: August 25, 2020
If you are a cancer patient or caregiver and you learn a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster is coming your way, take steps to prepare in advance.
Healthier Lunchbox Options
Published on: August 13, 2020
Get off to a delicious start this school year with our ideas for good-for-you lunches your kids will love, and get some inspirations for your own healthy lunches, too!
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