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Donating blood saves lives: How you can help during the critical blood shortage

Blood banks are seeing the lowest number of people donating blood in the last 20 years. Blood products save the lives of people who have lost blood, are receiving treatments, or have other medical conditions.

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Mental Health

How to set boundaries and why it matters for your mental health

Setting boundaries at work and in your personal life can be a challenging, but meaningful, way to practice self-care. Our experts offer tips for setting boundaries and why it's important for your mental health.

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Cancer Care

Colonoscopy vs. at-home colon cancer screening: Which is best for you?

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger adults, leading to an increased awareness for screening. Our experts give the pros and cons of colonoscopies vs. at-home colon cancer screening kits.

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Mental Health

Feeling burned out? How hobbies, laughter and enjoying community can help

Burnout and stress can cause our mental health and relationships to suffer. But there are some things that can help relieve your feeling of burnout. See what our experts suggest.

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Cancer Care

7 lifestyle tips to reduce your cancer risk

Forty percent of cancer cases can be linked to preventable causes. This means that there are lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce your risk of cancer.

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Exercise and Fitness

Simple 8-week exercise plan for a healthy heart

Exercise is one of the keys to keeping your heart healthy. A UC Davis Health exercise physiologist offers an easy activity routine to get you on your way to good heart health.

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8 ways to reduce your risk of heart disease

Heart disease can take years to develop. Our experts encourage you to make lifestyle changes now to help prevent heart disease before it's too late.

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Children's Health

Strep throat: How long it's contagious, symptoms and recovery

The bacteria that causes strep throat is very contagious. Learn the symptoms, helpful recovery tips, and how to protect yourself and your family from strep throat.

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