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Why flu shots are important for healthy people

Questions surrounding vaccinations continue to make their way into conversations about who needs to get vaccinated. The short answer: Everyone should get vaccinated, even if you’re young and healthy. The CDC estimates more than one in 10 people come down with the influenza virus annually. We try to protect ourselves every year by making health …

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5 little things men can do to lead healthier lives [Infographic]

Men’s health can be hard to define. According to the World Health Organization, health goes beyond the physical body and includes social and mental well-being. Good health isn’t the point of living–it’s a tool that helps you live your life. You don’t have to rely on grand gestures like cutting out entire categories of food …

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How false research caused vaccine apathy

Despite overwhelming evidence, questions about vaccinating children remain, even now, in 2018. The questions surrounding vaccinations and whether or not they’re right for everyone continue to make their way into conversation, along with the abundance of misinformation that often accompanies it. But where did this misinformation come from, and why is it still part of …

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What are the most common health problems in Oregon?

Oregon faces many challenges when it comes to improving public health, not unlike any other state. With a quickly increasing population and rapidly changing demographics, there are many areas where public health could improve. However, some health problems are more prevalent and preventable than others. The biggest priority areas for health problems in Oregon: Obesity …

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