Experts say technology doesn’t replace the need for face-to-face interaction, but it’s helpful during pandemic By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Experts agree that suspending social
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Social Media: Mental Health Friend or Foe?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Whether it’s to alleviate boredom from quarantine, connect amid social isolation or get the latest news on COVID-19, social media
Controlling High Blood Pressure to Support Kidney Health
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How to Get Help from Social Security During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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TENS Offers Alternative to Pain Medication
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Stay Sensibly Cautious Amid COVID-19 Crisis
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Every month, I interview a few dozen health professionals for articles printed in three editions of In Good Health —