Living Healthier

Health information from around the Dartmouth Health System

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Is Pollen Really Worse This Year?

Learn what pollen is in the air in the region and how to better track and manage your pollen allergies by season.

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What Are the Early Signs of Arthritis?

Arthritis refers to more than 100 conditions that cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It is one of the oldest known diseases in humans.

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Dear Dartmouth Health question about being eligible for giving blood

Dear Dartmouth Health: I've never donated blood before, how can I tell if I'm eligible?

In this edition of "Dear Dartmouth Health," Amber Grantham, a donor relations specialist with Dartmouth Health’s Blood Donor Program, answers questions about blood donor eligibility and how to know if you qualify to give.

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Is Palliative Care the Same as End-of-Life or Hospice Care?

People think palliative care is for people who are dying, but it is for anyone living with a serious illness that affects their quality of life and ability to do daily tasks. It can also help you live longer.

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Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It?

If diabetes goes undiagnosed or untreated for a long time, high blood sugar can gradually damage blood vessels and nerves throughout the body. The damage often happens slowly, and you might not realize there’s a problem until complications develop.

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Kimberley J. Sampson-Paine, MD, MSc, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

How to Manage and Treat Menopause and Its Symptoms

Many women struggle with this transition. Here's what you need to know about coping with its symptoms.

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How Much Fiber Do You Need?

Getting enough fiber helps stabilize blood sugar, lower LDL cholesterol, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer.

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From a fire marshal battling colorectal cancer to an avid fisherwoman needing joint replacement surgery, these stories offer an intimate and compelling view into our patients’ worlds.

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