Andrea Duffy

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  Although five minutes does not seem like a long time, the way you utilize this small amount of time can help you if you spend it doing things that can make you less stressed. There are some 10 simple ways to eliminate stress and boost your energy levels.10 Tips to Reduce Stress:...

• Can Heart Disease Be Reversed?

  Coronary heart disease is a very common condition characterized by high LDL levels and blood pressure. A cardiac stress test by increasing the speed and inclination on a treadmill helps to diagnose the condition. Surgery and medication are common treatment strategies opted for when diagnosed with...

• Robotic Arm Gives Teen with Muscular Dystrophy A New Lease on Life

  Austin Stelly is only 14-years old, and he has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The disease is a genetic disorder that over time causes degeneration of the muscles. Austin uses a motorized wheelchair full-time, and it has been his mode of movement for about four years. When Austin was ten years old, he...

• Are All Fungal Skin Infections Contagious?

  Fungi are known to thrive in the human body, making their homes in moist areas where skin surfaces meet. The most common areas of the human body that are susceptible to fungal attacks are found in between the toes, in the genital area, and under the breasts.Most fungal skin infections are triggered...

• Post-Workout Protein is Absolutely Necessary

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• Staying Healthy as an Adult Living with Cystic Fibrosis

  Cystic fibrosis is a lifelong condition that begins at birth and slowly progresses throughout a person’s life. It is among the most difficult chronic illnesses to treat, manage, and survive. Despite this, the field of cystic fibrosis has made leaps and strides in the last fifty years, more than...