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Understanding and Preventing Suicide

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that there are 132 suicides each day in the United States. Lexington Medical Center is working to curb these statistics by educating its clinicians about how to help.

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How to Protect Yourself Heat Illness and Heat Stroke

As temperatures soar, outdoor athletes or workers can easily easily experience heat illness or even heat stroke, which can be deadly.

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Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which is Best?

Trying to decide between mineral and chemical sunscreen? Here's a comparison to help you make the best choice for your skin.

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5 Warning Signs of Anemia You Should Not Ignore

Anemia is a common condition and can range from mild to severe. At its worse, it can lead to serious health complications, including heart failure.

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The Skinny on Ozempic

The countless celebrities who have lost weight using Ozempic or similar drugs have brought a great deal of attention to this class of medications.

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Can Cataracts Be Prevented?

Think you're too young to think about cataracts? Think again! Most of us start developing them in our 40s.

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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. People with one or more of these 10 warning signs should see a doctor to find the cause.

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Could Your Belly Pain Be Diverticulitis?

Many people over 40 have diverticulosis, and most experience no problems. About 4% of those with diverticulosis develop a diverticulitis - a painful inflammation of the diverticula.

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