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Vol. 21, Issue 50 | June 22, 2020
 
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Stay on track with medications during a pandemic
Keeping up with a medication schedule can be challenging during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. These tips can help.
 
COVID-19 and high blood pressure: Am I at risk?  
Some studies suggest that people with high blood pressure are more at risk of getting seriously ill with and dying of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But some experts say that the people with high blood pressure who've gotten the sickest with COVID-19 were older and had other medical conditions, too.
 
 
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High potassium (hyperkalemia)
Hyperkalemia is the medical term that describes a potassium level in your blood that's higher than normal. Learn more about the causes and when to see a doctor.
Livedo reticularis: When is it a concern?
Livedo reticularis is a vascular condition characterized by purplish mottling of the skin.
Vocal cord dysfunction: Is it a type of asthma?
Vocal cord dysfunction and asthma cause similar symptoms, but they're not the same. Find out the difference between the two.
 
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Alzheimer's: Helping children understand the disease
Sunburn: First aid
 
 
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Nutrition know-how: Why whole food counts
Dietary supplements can complement your regular diet if you have trouble getting enough nutrients, but they aren't meant to be food substitutes. Consider the benefits of whole foods: 1. Whole foods provide greater nutrition. They contain a variety of vitamins and minerals designed to work together. 2. Whole foods provide dietary fiber. 3. Whole foods contain other substances recognized as important for good health, such as antioxidants.
 
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