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Osteoarthritis – Treating Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How is osteoarthritis of the knee treated? Your healthcare provider will recommend therapies to help relieve your pain. Your healthcare provider may tell you to: Rest your knee or avoid activities that…
Osteoarthritis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation (swelling) of the joints. It causes pain and usually also limits movement of the joints that are affected. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis…
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is oppositional defiant disorder? Oppositional defiant disorder, or ODD, is a behavior condition…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder, such as…
Nutrition Tips For Kids
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many children and families today have busy schedules. These make it hard to sit down to homemade meals every day. Many kids’ diets involve a lot of convenience and takeout food. But…
Nutrition for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know About Fad Diets
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a fad diet? A fad diet is a trendy weight-loss plan that promises dramatic results. Typically, these diets are not healthy and don’t result in long-term weight loss. In fact,…
Nutrition for Weight Loss: Is A Low Carbohydrate Diet Right for Me?
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The foods you eat contain  calories made up of  protein, fats and carbohydrates. There are more carbs in foods that have starches and sugars. This includes things like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes,…
Nutrition for Athletes
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why is good nutrition important for athletes? As an athlete, your physical health is key to an active lifestyle. You depend on strength, skill and endurance– whether you’re going for the ball…
Nutrition and Mental Health
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. You probably know that the food you eat affects your body. Many studies have shown the connection between your food choices and your overall health. Eating a nutritious diet helps you keep…
Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your nutrition by keeping a balanced diet. You should eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and…