With everything going on in the world today, it can be easy to forget that flu season is right around the corner. Still, you could save yourself some headaches—and body aches—by preparing yourself. First, some basics: get your flu shot. Although it varies from year to year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate[…]
Search engine optimization has always been murky and ill-defined. The SEO strategies that work today can become obsolete and irrelevant next month. According to the Google SEO manual, websites and blogs need to factor in more than 200 critical ranking factors at any given moment. Experts and novices alike can be baffled by the unrelenting[…]
Shopping for health insurance can be intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to look for. Asking a few key questions can help make sure you find the plan that’s right for you. The first thing that catches most people’s eye is the premium, and that’s definitely important. The premium is the amount you’ll be[…]
If you live in a cold-weather state, it can be tempting to curl up in the house all winter and hibernate until spring.
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The following stories are true. Only the names have been changed—to protect the guilty.
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If you’ve ever come home after a long day to have your dog—or better yet, dogs—greet you at the door, you know. If you’ve had a cat curl up on your lap and purr herself to sleep, you get it.
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Shingles is a disease you definitely want to avoid. That’s why for most adults over 50, getting the shingles vaccine should be a priority.
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Falls are the leading cause of injuries for people age 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC study, more than one in four seniors report at least one fall in an average year.
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With the recent measles outbreak, there’s been talk whether vaccines should be mandatory for children. It’s vital children get vaccinated, and you can find a schedule here. Somewhat lost in the discussion is that adults require certain vaccines as well.
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Health insurance can be complicated, even intimidating.That’s why we’ve tried to make wpshealth.com as user-friendly as possible. You shouldn’t have to be Indiana Jones to dig up the information you’re looking for.
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In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared measles to be eradicated from the United States. So why are we facing the worst measles outbreak in 30 years?
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You’re watching a movie or a TV show, and somebody reaches for an inhaler: what does that person look like?
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