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Nasal polyps are common, noncancerous, teardrop-shaped growths that from in the nose or sinuses.

The foods you choose to eat have a significant impact on your overall well being. Eating the right foods can help you maintain an ideal weight, as well as reverse, manage, or prevent diseases and illnesses, and even live longer! As part of National Nutrition Month, SIU Medicine is increasing awareness about the importance of a healthy diet and share ideas on what a healthy diet looks like. Of course, there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to nutrition. But most people benefit from following a few dietary principles based on scientific research. Here's one principle everyone should follow

April is National Stress Awareness Month, but we are all aware that stress isn’t limited to one month a year. As you look for ways to make your life less stressful, consider the use of telehealth services to address your stress with a professional provider and ease the stress sometimes associated with medical appointments. How can I use telehealth to directly address my stress? When it comes to stress management, telehealth has emerged as a valuable tool, providing efficient and convenient ways to access therapy, counseling and other mental health services. Many people struggle to find the

Two million women in the United States enter menopause annually, marking an end to their reproductive years. It usually occurs in women around the age of 51.

For many, the holidays represent a time to create special moments and carry on long-held traditions with loved ones. But for those with dementia and their caregivers, it can be a time of higher anxiety. Those with dementia might be overwhelmed by being in a new environment or around many people they do not recognize. Caregivers have the additional stress of maintaining the holiday preparations while still caring for their loved one. And for those who are not typically around a person with dementia, it can be hard to understand why someone is acting differently – even strange – than before