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Carlos EspinCarlos Espin Art collective facilitatorArt collective facilitatorThe folks in the Optimist Park art collective known as Area 15 pride themselves on being a communal, nonhierarchical group where... |
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Tackling InsuranceWhere to CutIf you have to cut back on expenses, how do you cut back without negatively impacting your health?Ask questions. By asking your doc about the clinical necessity and urgency of expensive... |
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Well Appointed5 ways to get more from your next doctor's visit The average patient gets slightly more than twenty minutes of face time with a physician, according to the most recent National Ambulatory... |
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ER Do's and Dont'sDON'T eat en route. "Unless you're diabetic or hypoglycemic, people should always try and refrain from eating on the way to the hospital because you never know when something like a... |
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Tests and Screenings You Shouldn't MissAlmost all illnesses are more easily managed when caught early. Here's a list of some basic tests that can help you prevent major problems. Note that your doctor may recommend different tests... |
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Your Healthiest YouNavigating the modern healthcare systemBy Jenna Bergen, Emily C. Brown, and Jill WaldbieserYour debt is growing and your 401(k) is in the dumps. Good health is just about the one thing many of us... |
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Shoot ItVaccines and immunizations you may not have received yet, but should Zostavax. This vaccine, for sixty-five-plus, prevents shingles, a painful, blistering rash that can crop up as you get older if... |
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Andy Braitman Contains MultitudesHe's perhaps Charlotte's best-known and most-loved art teacher. But those who can't do, teach, right? Turns out it's not that simpleWritten by Miriam Durkin Photographs by Chris... |
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Finding a DoctorHow to avoid the most important doctors in your lifeCardiologistOn-site Care The PC is rapidly replacing the MD as the original point-of-care provider. Eight in ten Internet users have looked... |
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Medical MythsDebunking junk scienceWe put to bed three surprising urban legends of the healthcare world.Myth: All diagnostic studies are 100 percent accurate.With imaging studies like MRI, it's more like 95... |
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The New NetworkingAs Charlotte's job market continues to tighten and reliable industries like banking constrict, be prepared to network like you've never networked before. Twitter, anyone? Written by Tamela... |
