Ticks are very common in some parts of the country. In Colorado, ticks aren’t normally encountered in urban areas, so unless you go hiking during the summer, you’re unlikely to encounter them around here. But if you are in the East or the South, and in humid areas of the Midwest, they can be found…
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Double-jointedness, also known as hypermobility, is the condition of having joints that can stretch farther than is normally possible. Being double-jointed is not necessarily a health risk, although it is associated with some genetic disorders and can lead to chronic joint pain. If you have concerns about hypermobility, or if you experience discomfort in areas…
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The idea that cold weather can make a person sick is one of the great health myths. Yet the cold may play a role in how people get sick and help explain why cold and flu season is associated with the winter months. If you would like to learn more about preventive flu vaccinations, or…
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Psoriasis Symptoms Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease, the most common form of which causes raised patches of scaly, reddish skin. The condition can be painful, and it is often associated with other health conditions. If you have symptoms of psoriasis, you should talk to your primary care doctor. If you were previously diagnosed with…
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