November is National Diabetes Month. Odds are you know someone who has diabetes or prediabetes. The incidence of diabetes continues to rise, with an estimated 10% of the U.S. population living with the condition. Of those people who have diabetes, …
At High-Risk for Lung Cancer? Breathe Easy. Get Screened.
Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers worldwide. The main risk factor for lung cancer is smoking cigarettes. However, there are screening options available that can help detect lung cancer early, when treatment is most effective.…
Better Food Choices: Halloween Candy Edition
Halloween is a time for spooky costumes, haunted houses, and, of course, mountains of candy. While savoring a sweet treat is a cherished tradition, a few confections are packed with alarming amounts of sugar.
Can You Nap Your Way to Better Health?
Sleep is critical for good health. In a world buzzing with information and endless demands on our time, body, and mind, however, the value of a good night’s sleep often gets buried under the weight of our to-do lists.
Para …
Signs You May Have an Iron Deficiency
If you’ve been extra tired lately and find yourself dragging throughout the day, it may not be directly related to a lack of sleep, your stress level, workload, or the latest virus making the rounds. The culprit might just be …
Celebrating National Advanced Practice Provider Week
This year, Cooper is joining over 100 organizations across the country in celebrating National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, from September 25 through September 29. This celebration brings APPs together as we recognize, celebrate, bring awareness, and highlight the unique …
Are You Drinking Too Much Caffeine?
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Whether you’re waking up to a cup of coffee or tea, drinking a soda with lunch, or fighting the afternoon slump with an “energy” drink, consuming caffeine is a normal part …
The Painful Truth About Shingles
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For many adults, contracting chickenpox was a childhood rite of passage. Fast forward to adulthood, and one in three adults who had chickenpox as a kid will go on to have …
Sepsis Awareness Month – Why Is TIME Important?
Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.
Like strokes and heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Patients with sepsis can …
Uncovering Clues to Cancer: Is Genetic Testing for You?
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Despite advances in screening and treatment, cancer continues to affect millions of people worldwide. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the U.S. — only heart disease takes more …