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National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 09/09/2021 03:00 PM EDT
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Thursday, September 9, 2021

 

The Power of Peers

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Learn how social relationships can help you create healthier habits and motivate others to do the same. (From NIH News in Health)

Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help

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Discover the difference between mild forgetfulness and more serious memory problems such as Alzheimer's, and what you can do to improve your memory. (From NIH’s NIA)

Vaccines Prevented Up to 140,000 COVID-19 Deaths in U.S.

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A study estimated that COVID-19 vaccinations prevented nearly 140,000 deaths in the U.S. by May 2021. (From NIH Research Matters)

Questions to Ask About Your Blood Pressure

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Learn what questions women can ask a trusted healthcare provider about blood pressure to feel their best and avoid serious health conditions. (From NIH’s NHLBI)

Easy-to-Read Health Information

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Health information from across NIH that is easy to read, understand, and use. (From NIH’s NLM)