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If you’ve experienced heart problems, you’ve probably heard talk of getting an EKG. While it may seem scary, knowing what you’ll be dealing with can alleviate some of the stress — which is good for your heart!

If you’ve sustained an injury and an X-ray is suggested, it’s never wise to skip it. Much can go undetected in the time immediately following your injury if you don’t get it checked out.

Winter is here, and while it brings with it cooler weather, sparkling lights, and long vacations, it also brings a few things much less pleasant: the flu and the cold. By taking some precautions, you can stay healthy during the sick season.

Differences between food poisoning and stomach viruses are often subtle. The more you know about each of these conditions, the more easily you can determine what’s upsetting your stomach — and causing all those other symptoms, too.

It’s back-to-school time! While that’s exciting, it can also be a little concerning for parents of children with asthma and allergies. So what can you do to help your kids avoid attacks at school? Here are some tips to get you started.

Are you dreading the return of spring and the allergies it can bring? If you want to avoid a runny nose, scratchy throat, and watery eyes, read on to get tips on how to avoid suffering from spring allergies this year.

Just because you received a flu shot last year doesn’t mean you’re protected this year. The virus evolves each season, and your antibodies become weakened over time. Find out why you need a yearly vaccine to protect yourself and those you love.

Not showing symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have an STD. Therefore, if you’re sexually active, you should get tested regularly — symptoms or no symptoms.

You’re slicing vegetables for dinner when the knife slips. You’ve cut yourself, but do you need stitches? There are a few things that let you know whether to head to our urgent care center or not.

The heart deserves more credit. It beats an average of 2.5 billion times over your lifetime and delivers oxygenated blood and nutrients throughout your body. Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle can help ensure your heart stays strong as you age.

Whether you play your sport just for fun or as part of a competitive team, sitting on the sidelines with an injury can be devastating.

In their efforts to explore the world around them, kids push boundaries and accidents happen. Here are several steps you can take to greatly reduce their chances of getting hurt or becoming sick this spring.