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Fast Facts On Immunization

Vaccines: Quick Facts

Still a hot topic in various circles around the world, vaccines have been getting more press in recent times.  Introduced all the way back in the late 1700’s, it has been preventing diseases from wreaking havoc all over the world.  If Edward Jenner were still around, he’d probably be shocked by the amount of people refusing to get vaccinated.

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What In The World Is A Hospitalist?

Many people don’t give much thought to what goes on in hospitals. Often, they represent a stressful, miserable place, reserved for some of the scariest times in our lives. But some doctors devote their entire careers to work in hospitals, and you may never have even heard of them.

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Hangover Tricks That Actually Work

One of the most painful and cruel signs of aging is noticing your hangovers getting worse. It seems like it would be more fair the other way round, no? As a carefree student, I had time to sleep in after a big party, and yet I’d be up and full of energy. Now, as a stressed-out young professional, every drinking occasion mandates a full day (or two) of fetal-position recovery. Life’s just not fair. Luckily, if you’re old and fatigued like me, there are a few hangover tricks that can ease your misery.

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How a garden can improve your health and lifestyle

The Hidden Benefits To Growing a Garden

You reap what you sow. That’s a somewhat ominous yet encouraging phrase that you may have heard here and there. But there is some truth in that statement, quite literally, in the context that I am writing about. If you garden, you’ll reap what you sow!

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