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Labor & Delivery at Medical Center of Lewisville

Learn how Medical Center of Lewisville provides comprehensive and advanced care for both mothers and their newborns. At Medical Center of Lewisville, we will be with you through every step of your pregnancy. From our childbirth prep classes to our … Continue reading

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Back to School: Healthy Eating for Busy Teens

Between school, sports and extracurricular activities, teens these days have no time to spare! Make sure they have healthy nutrition to fuel their busy bodies! It can be a big challenge for teens to work healthy nutrition into their busy … Continue reading

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Cholesterol & Heart Disease

You have probably heard that cholesterol is bad, but did you know high cholesterol is associated with an increased risk for heart disease? When you have a high level of blood cholesterol, it can contribute to atherosclerosis, which is the … Continue reading

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Best Benefits of Breastfeeding

August is National Breastfeeding Month—did you know that breastfeeding offers many benefits for both mom and baby? While the decision to breastfeeding or formula feed is a personal choice for each mother, there are some benefits associated with breastfeeding. The … Continue reading

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Traveling With Diabetes

When you take a vacation or travel away from home, you can't forget about managing your diabetes. If you'll be going away from home or planning a vacation soon, make sure you pack and plan with your diabetes care in … Continue reading

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Top Tips for a Safe Camping Trip

Keep these safety tips in mind during your summer camping trip this year! Warm weather provides the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors! Camping is a great activity to get closer to nature and enjoy a change of scenery. If … Continue reading

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What Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?

The month of July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month—take this time to learn about Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, a chronic disease that affects nearly 300,000 children in the U.S. What Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis? Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, or JRA, is a … Continue reading

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Top Fireworks Safety Tips

When you think of the Fourth of July, you probably think of summertime, friends, family, cooking out, and maybe fireworks. Fireworks seem to have been a part of July 4 celebrations forever, but statistics show that thousands of people are … Continue reading

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Taking Diabetes on Vacation

If you live with diabetes, you have probably wished you could take a vacation from it, but the reality is you have to think about it every day–even when you are on vacation. Planning and taking a vacation takes a … Continue reading

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Add Some Color to Your Plate: It’s National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month, the yearly nutrition education campaign of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year's theme is "Get Your Plate in Shape." What you put on your plate is what you put into your body, and … Continue reading

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