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Jan 3, 2020Long-term stress can impact your health. Learn why stress is bad for your body, common sources of stress and what you can do to manage it and your health.
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Dec 23, 2019One in three adults has high blood pressure. High blood pressure is manageable, and with a few lifestyle changes, you can stay healthy and avoid medication.
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Dec 18, 2019Jerry Grillo's story of surviving and recovering from a cerebellar stroke under the care of Emory Healthcare neurologist Dr. Fadi Nahab.
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Dec 12, 2019Emory Transplant Center is making it easier for patients in South Georgia to access kidney and liver transplant services with a new clinic in Thomasville, Ga., beginning in December 2019.
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Nov 25, 2019Joseph underwent two lung transplant surgeries – with each transplant giving him a new opportunity to enjoy life at its fullest. Watch his story.
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Nov 6, 2019There are many misconceptions about PTSD. Emory Healthcare Veterans Program explains it's possible to heal invisible wounds through evidence-based treatment.
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Oct 31, 2019Erin Gatlin-Martin, an Emory Epilepsy Center patient, struggled with drug-resistant epilepsy but is now seizure-free after epilepsy surgery.
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Alge Crumpler: Remaking of A Pro
A four-time All-Pro tight end with an NFL career spanning a decade with the Falcons, Patriots, Titans and Jaguars, Alge Crumpler was a legend on and off the field.
Alge, 44, built a reputation as a leader at his position and a leader among his teammates. However, like many elite athletes, he struggled to make the transition from the field to post-professional play life