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Comfort care for kids and their families: A mother’s story
When Jake Swoyer was born in 1995, he seemed like any other healthy baby boy. His family—parents, John and Barbara Swoyer,...
Palliative Care
New research on palliative care and COVID-19
Jean Kutner, M.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is a well-known expert...
Palliative Care
How to cope with the stress of social isolation
Social isolation, or being physically separated from others, can lead to loneliness and increased stress, especially during a pandemic. Loneliness...
Stress
Keep it going! How to stick with a fitness routine
Sticking to a fitness routine isn't always easy with family, work, hobbies, and everything in between. These tips can...
Physical Activity
How to manage low back pain before it gets worse
Low back pain is often hard to avoid. Many jobs require long periods of sitting or other types of activities...
Low Back Pain
Cholesterol: Know the terms
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the cells in your body. Your body needs cholesterol to...
Cholesterol
Could a cold teach your body to fight COVID-19?
The common cold is caused by viruses in the same family as those that cause COVID-19. Now, a recent study...
COVID-19
6 ways to communicate better while you wear a mask
Social distancing and face masks are necessary for preventing the spread of COVID-19. But they can also make communication more...
Hearing Disorders and Deafness
Personal Story: Sara Santiago
Sara Santiago, 40, was never an athlete. She joined gyms and exercised on occasion, but never found a routine she could...
Physical Activity
Skin 101: Identifying common conditions
Skin: It's our body's largest organ. It protects us by keeping fluids in and harmful microbes out. Sometimes,...
Skin Conditions
Comforting and supporting caregivers
Some of the greatest challenges in patient care involve helping people improve their quality of life as they cope with...
Palliative Care