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September 09, 2022
Have diabetes? Read these 4 facts about eye care
Staying healthy while living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is no easy feat. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting checkups at your doctor’s office, and taking medications as prescribed are just a few tasks on your diabetes health checklist. But don’t forget to add one crucial item to that list: eye care….
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May 28, 2022
Signs, symptoms, and help for moms with postpartum depression
Bringing a new baby home can be a momentous and joyous occasion. But not all new moms have feelings of happiness and hope. The sudden hormonal changes after delivery can cause anxiety, stress, isolation, fatigue, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping. In fact, about 80 percent of new mothers report feeling tearful and emotionally fragile…
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May 04, 2022
15 autism myths a pediatrician wants you to ignore
Over my 25 years of practice, I have gotten to know hundreds of young autistic patients and their caregivers. In 2019, we founded the Autism Medical Home at Albany Medical Center to provide a comforting medical environment and experience for young people with autism. In the U.S., one in 44 children is now diagnosed with…
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April 14, 2021
Are You Sure You’re Okay? Unseen Ways COVID-19 Affects Your Mental Health
I’m fine. How many times have you said that to yourself or someone else over these last months? Most likely, you’ve said it more often than you’ve meant it. Even if you think you haven’t been affected by COVID-19, stress and anxiety have probably crept into your daily life in ways you may not have…
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January 11, 2021
Postpartum Mental Health: One Woman’s Story
Sometimes, it’s not just the “baby blues” You did it – you had a baby! Congratulations, momma! Ten fingers, ten toes, that new baby smell. Swaddled up in a blanket with skin too preciously soft to describe. Absolute perfection! Everyone in your world is overjoyed as they experience this delightfully teeny family member. Everyone, that…
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September 17, 2020
Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues: What’s the Difference?
For many families, the birth of a child is a time of happiness and excitement. However, many parents struggle with the “baby blues” or, the more serious, postpartum depression. It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of each, so you can get the proper treatment and support. It’s also important to understand that you…
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