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Is "Selfie Wrist" a Real Condition? How Technology Impacts Hand Health

With increased technology literally right at our fingertips, doctors are noticing an increase in the following three hand issues.

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Heart Smarts 101: What Makes the Heart Tick & Other Fun Facts

How your heart works and other interesting facts about this amazing organ.

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This is What Happens When a Heart Breaks

Broken heart syndrome is a real condition with real medical consequences.

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Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms: 5 Surprising Signs

Because women's heart attack symptoms are often different from men's, these subtle signs may go unnoticed.

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A Breakdown of BRCA: The Breast Cancer Gene

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Common Questions About Melasma – What Causes This Condition & Is There a Cure?

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What is Gout? Dethroning the "King" of Arthritic Disease

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Examining All Angles of the Female Athlete Triad

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Diving into Diverticulitis: What Causes This Condition & How to Heal Your Gut

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Honey, I Shrunk! How Aging Affects Our Bones, Joints & Muscles

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Music, Food May Hold Key to Memory Recall in Dementia Patients

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What to Do When Your Memory Starts to Fade