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  • Proper Dental Care Begins with Baby Teeth

    Proper Dental Care Begins with Baby Teeth

    Healthy teeth are important to your child’s growth and development. They help your child eat right, talk properly, and smile with confidence. Primary teeth, also known as baby teeth, hold space for permanent teeth.

  • 4 Ways to Beat the Monday Blues

    4 Ways to Beat the Monday Blues

    On Friday afternoon, the possibilities for the weekend seem endless. But just a couple days later, feelings of anxiety and fear may arise.

  • Fad Diets: Lower Weight, Higher Heart Risk?

    Fad Diets: Lower Weight, Higher Heart Risk?

    Research shows that some diet trends may increase your risk for heart problems like cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently identified some of the heart-riskiest dietary patterns. These included the following:

Wellness Center

All About Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines

There are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines.

Quizzes

Sleep Quiz

A good night's sleep—everyone needs it, but not everyone gets it. We stay up late and get up early, and then wonder why we always feel tired. Why is sleep important? See how much you know about snoozing by taking this quiz.

Multimedia

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is an acute infectious disease that affects the respiratory system, the liver, and the lymphatic system. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. This video looks at who is at risk for this infection and typical symptoms to watch for.

Symptom Checker