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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the nation, with almost 5.5 million cases diagnosed each year – more than breast, colon, lung and prostate cancers combined.
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the nation, with almost 5.5 million cases diagnosed each year – more than breast, colon, lung and prostate cancers combined.
I’ve found peace of mind is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings and thoughts without judgment.
Physical activity plays an important role in health and wellness at all ages. With the warm weather approaching, it is a great time to get outside and exercise.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include adolescents ages 12 to 15. This is exciting and welcome news in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the school year drawing to a close, many parents are beginning to make plans for the summer.
This year, National Women's Health Week will be observed May 9 -15. The week reminds women to make their health a priority and take care of themselves. The week focuses on introducing and making simple preventive and positive healthy habits into everyday life.
National Nurses Week is celebrated every year from May 6-12 to shine a spotlight on nurses across the country that have devoted their lives to the betterment of others.
Today we want to show special appreciation to the DHS employees who, as spouses and partners, support our veterans and active duty service members.
May is Mental Health Awareness month, a time to remember that your mental health is essential to your overall health and well-being, and to reinforce that mental illnesses are common and treatable.