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Can Exercise Improve Your Mood?

November 30, 2024

Can exercise improve your mood? Regular aerobic activities like jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, and even dancing have been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Understanding how exercise impacts both your body and mind can empower you to use physical activity as a tool for better mental well-being. Exercise Can Improve Your Mood When you exercise, your body does more than just burn calories—it also enhances brain function. One key way exercise boosts ...

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How Long Does a Cough From Pneumonia Last?

November 19, 2024

Pneumonia is a serious respiratory condition caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs. Among its symptoms, a persistent cough often lingers longer than others, leaving many patients wondering how long they can expect this discomfort to last. Understanding the duration and reasons behind a prolonged cough from pneumonia can help patients better manage their recovery. For same-day cough treatment, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent ...

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How Long Am I Contagious With The Flu?

November 19, 2024

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. One of the biggest concerns for people diagnosed with the flu is determining how long they can spread the virus to others. Understanding the contagious period can help prevent the flu from spreading and protect those around you– especially those at higher risk of severe complications. Keep reading to learn more! For same-day flu treatment, visit the walk-in ...

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Ringing in Ears and Dizziness: What to Do

November 14, 2024

If you’re feeling a ringing in your ears and dizziness, the causes could range from dehydration to vertigo to Meniere’s disease. Learn more. Pre-Register What Is Tinnitus? A ringing, buzzing, or hissing noise in the ears when no outside sounds are happening is called tinnitus. It’s often a symptom of various conditions but can occur due to exposure to loud noise, earwax accumulation, or age-related hearing loss. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and ...

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Pain Under My Right Breast: What's Causing It?

November 7, 2024

Experiencing pain under your right breast? Luckily, the Mayo Clinic says this pain is rarely a concern for breast cancer, nor is it closely associated with heart attacks because your heart is mainly on the left side of your chest. Everyone, not just women, can suffer from sharp pain under their right breast. It can be recurrent or pop up and a sign of multiple different concerns, ranging from mild to serious. Learn more about ...

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