341 articles found in "Health Matters"
Creating good “sleep hygiene” includes keeping your bedroom quiet, dark and a bit cool, like a cave. One of our resident physicians offers the advice you need to get a great night’s sleep.
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Take a tip from one of our resident physicians. There’s no such thing as the “stomach flu.” The 24-hour “bug” that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea is not the flu virus. Learn the symptoms of influenza and tips on preventing its spread.
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Want to earn a good salary doing interesting work that makes a difference in people’s lives? HealthCARE Montana career coaches can help you get on the right path.
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Savor each bite and watch your portion sizes. Those are just two of tips for getting through the holidays without regret.
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Within 24 hours of quitting smoking, your blood pressure and carbon monoxide levels improve. After two days, your sense of smell and taste improves. After two weeks, your heart attack risk starts to drop and your lung function improves. Our tobacco prevention specialist offers tips on quitting, improving your odds of success.
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Grief may feel like riding a rollercoaster of emotions, since it comes in waves or cycles rather than straightforward steps. While there is no “right or wrong” way to grieve, a RiverStone Health Hospice bereavement specialist offers some ideas on handling emotions stirred by grief.
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Properly using, storing and disposing of household chemicals, reduces the potential for serious accidents and injuries.
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Cancer screening tests save thousands of lives each year by catching it early, when it can be cured. Ask your healthcare provider about a simple screening test that can be done at home and returned to the lab.
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If you don’t have health insurance coverage through your job or another source, the Health Insurance Marketplace makes buying health insurance more affordable. Our specially trained counselors can explain your options and help you select a plan that meets your needs and your budget.
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Help your children learn to handle whatever disappointments life throws at them. Our social worker at the RiverStone Health Clinic at Orchard School shows how to turn childhood disappointments into life lessons.
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