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WebChildren's Asthma Peak Flow Calculator. This calculator is for children with asthma. If you know your child's height, you can find his or her predicted peak flow. Colorectal Cancer …

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Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active OSF HealthCare

WebNot being physically active is a risk factor for health problems. If you aren't physically active, you are at higher risk for: Cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure. …

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Wellness Library OSF HealthCare

WebFind tips here on how to make the most of your opportunities at work. Behavior. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Stress and anxiety can have long …

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Salmonella Infections OSF HealthCare

WebSalmonella infections are caused by the bacteria salmonella. They generally cause diarrhea. Salmonella can also cause typhoid fever. It can spread to other parts of …

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Free Light Chains (Blood) OSF HealthCare

WebThe test measures the levels of specific types of free light chains, known as kappa and lambda, and also the ratio between the two. Normal test results for free light …

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Diseases & Conditions OSF HealthCare

WebFrom allergies to travel medicine, this is the place to find detailed information on a wide range of health conditions, illnesses, and treatments. This comprehensive library covers …

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Healthy Older Adults OSF HealthCare

WebPeople who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health. Alcohol and Older Adults in Living Better, Living Longer. Many …

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Women's Health OSF HealthCare

WebWomen's Health Issues See All. Breast Health Gynecological Health Heart Disease and Stroke Obesity Osteoporosis Plastic Surgery Conditions of Concern to Women Sports …

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Nutrition OSF HealthCare

WebKnow Your Risks. Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment. The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. …

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News Center OSF HealthCare

WebAbout a quarter of all U.S. adults report experiencing seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, and it can be a major nuisance during some of the nicest times of the year. Find …

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Healthy Children OSF HealthCare

WebBut it’s the most common thyroid disorder in children. Not enough thyroid hormone leads to signs, such as slow growth, lack of activity, and poor performance in school. more. …

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Neuroscience OSF HealthCare

WebThe brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body.

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Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life

WebThe idea of optimism leading to better health has been studied. Researchers reviewed the results of over 80 studies to look for common findings. They found optimism …

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) OSF HealthCare

WebRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts. They assess your health and nutritional needs. They …

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Breast Health: Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care

WebStep 2. Clinical Examination. A breast examination by a physician or nurse trained to evaluate breast problems should be part of a woman's physical examination. The ACS …

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mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine OSF HealthCare

WebGetting a COVID-19 vaccine can help protect you and your family from getting ill from the virus. If you get the virus after you get the vaccine, it may help your …

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Teen Health Quiz OSF HealthCare

WebWhat Do You Know About Teen Health? Test your knowledge of what it takes to be a healthy teen. 1. About what portion of a person’s total height happens during …

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Hospice Care Overview OSF HealthCare

WebHospice care is end-of-life care given to support a person wherever they live. Comfort care is done to ease pain and other symptoms. The person and their family also get emotional …

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Symptom Checker OSF HealthCare

WebOur Mission. In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that …

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