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In an emergency situation, dial 9-1-1 first then assess the three essentials of airway, breathing and circulation, often referred to as the ABCs. (Photo GummyBone/Getty Images)

Emergency Response

The ABCs of Handling Emergency Situations Emergency situations are always stressful, but knowing how to respond at such a time can greatly reduce the anxiety so that everyone involved can get through it safely. Whether it is a traumatic event, an accidental ingestion, a
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If you comb your hair soaking wet, you are bound to tear out pieces of your hair that are already brittle. (Photo: Getty Images)

Hair Loss

Searching for Ways to Prevent Hair Loss? Something that I have been experiencing that is new to me is hair loss. I take showers, and wads of hair come out as I am conditioning. I have even started to go darker with my highlights thinking that the bleach was the culprit. As I
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Microorganisms in your digestive tract not only help with digestion, but also affect overall health, including mood and susceptibility to illness and disease. (Photo: RyanKing999/Getty Images)

Gut Feeling

Small Changes Make Big Differences in Gut The bacteria in your gut do more than simply help digest your food. The microorganisms living in your digestive tract can also influence your overall health, including your mood and susceptibility to illness and disease. Experts still
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