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What is high blood pressure?

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Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls as the heart pumps blood through the body. It’s normal for blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day, but if it stays up, you have high blood pressure. Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the blood…

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Tips for staying cool this summer

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The summer heat didn’t waste anytime getting here.  Summer can very enjoyable as long as we respect the heat and learn to listen to our bodies. Aside from being careful in the heat staying cool this summer will just make it a little more fun. Did you know that heat is the top weather-related killer, causing more deaths than lightning, tornadoes…

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Pink eye and when to see a doctor

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If you’ve seen a case of pink eye, you know it looks even worse than it sounds. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyeball. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, they’re more visible. This is what causes the whites of…

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All about blisters

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Blisters are small pockets of liquid that form on the outer layer of the skin after the skin becomes damaged and are usually caused by rubbing or burning. Blisters prevent the area from becoming further damaged by protecting the skin underneath and giving it adequate time to heal. Blisters are filled with serum, which is essentially blood plasma without fibrinogens….

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Bites and Stings: Symptoms and Treatment

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Bug bites and stings can be just annoying — or they can be quite dangerous, depending on the insect and your own body’s reaction to it.  Some insects are more likely than others to cause an allergic reaction. Not everybody is allergic to the sting, but unless you’ve been stung before, you probably don’t know how your body will react. Serious allergic…

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Dehydration

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  You’ve always heard that you have to drink so much water in a day, that water is very good for you, and so on. A lot of people don’t realize just how important water is! Your body is 73% water. Throughout your day, as you work, play, exercise, or plain just loaf around –  you’re losing water. Now you…

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The Dangers of Heat stroke

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The summer months are rapidly approaching and after so many months cooped up inside because of cold and rain, the warmer days of spring and summer practically beg you to spend some time out in the sun’s rays. Whether you enjoy the beach, team sports at the park or just gardening in the back yard, enjoying the outdoors is one of…

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Sunburn facts and safety

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Summertime is the perfect season for being outdoors, enjoying the beach, playing sports, lounging by the pool, and vacationing with family. For some, summertime means working to achieve the perfect tan. Whatever your outdoor summertime intentions are, learn the facts about sun safety and how best to protect yourself this summer. If you protect yourself properly, you can avoid that pesky…

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Acid Reflux

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You’ve just finished a delicious meal, but instead of feeling satisfied, you’re very uncomfortable — there’s a burning sensation in your stomach moving up toward your chest and throat, and it may get worse when you lie down. What’s going on? It’s a feeling you might know all too well. It’s Acid reflux. Did you know that acid reflux affects more than…

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Spring is in the air – And so are spring allergies

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Spring is here, which means that it’s time for favorite outdoor activities in South Louisiana: picnics, barbecues, crawfish boils, and fishing. Unfortunately, the pleasant weather brings an unwanted side effect for some people – spring allergies. According to a recent study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Baton Rouge ranks at #3 with a higher than average pollen score. Because Louisiana has…

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