Blue KC - Healthy Living

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The Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Fitness Routine

Whether you’re totally new to exercise or just getting back in the game, these steps will make it easy to get started and stay on track.

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Why Talking to a Dietitian Could Be One of the Best Health Moves You Make

You can’t turn on the TV or read the news without getting bombarded with nutritional information.

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How to Stay on Top of Your Medications

“Take as directed.” These three little words on your medicine bottles sound simple enough.

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3 Steps to Take After a Diabetes Diagnosis

Here’s some good news: With diabetes, you don’t have to rely solely on medication to feel better. Taking these first steps after a diagnosis can help you take back control of your health.

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4 Smart and Simple Steps to Healthy Aging

You can’t turn back the clock — but you can slow it down and stay healthier later in life with the right habits.

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5 Strategies for Coping with a Tough Diagnosis

When hard news hits, figuring out what to do next may feel overwhelming. But there are ways to cope.

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6 Fad Diet Myths, Busted

Learn the truth about popular but potentially harmful eating plans.

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7 Health Screenings You Need Beyond Your Annual Physical

Find out which preventive tests can help you stay well, plus how to fit them all into your schedule.

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7 Reasons to Have a Primary Care Provider

Having a primary care provider is linked with better health, and yet one in four Americans don’t have one. If that’s you, here are the reasons to find yours now.

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Adverse Reaction Versus Side Effect: What’s the Difference?

Here’s an overview to help you understand medication side effects and adverse reactions, and how they compare.

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Emergency Room or Urgent Care? How to Know Where to Go

Sometimes an emergency is obvious — but not always. Use these 6 questions to help make the best decision about where to go for your care.

How to Find Trustworthy Health Information Online

When you’re worried about a health symptom or want to learn more about a condition, where do you turn?

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visit

Finally scheduled that eye exam or annual checkup? Well done on being proactive about your health.

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Why a Care Team Is Your Secret to Getting and Staying Well

Maybe you love your primary care provider (PCP). (We sure hope you do!) But no matter how great they are, they don’t know everything about medicine. Nobody does.

The Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Fitness Routine

5 Heart Attack Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore

The Health Risks of Anxiety and How to Avoid Them

Your Annual Checkup Checklist

6 Tips for Eating Out with Diabetes

The Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Fitness Routine

Why Talking to a Dietitian Could Be One of the Best Health Moves You Make

How to Stay on Top of Your Medications

3 Steps to Take After a Diabetes Diagnosis

4 Smart and Simple Steps to Healthy Aging

5 Strategies for Coping with a Tough Diagnosis

6 Fad Diet Myths, Busted

7 Health Screenings You Need Beyond Your Annual Physical

7 Reasons to Have a Primary Care Provider

Adverse Reaction Versus Side Effect: What’s the Difference?

Emergency Room or Urgent Care? How to Know Where to Go

How to Find Trustworthy Health Information Online

How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visit

Why a Care Team Is Your Secret to Getting and Staying Well