Ten tips for a successful Dry January
A PSA style guide outlines ten practical steps to quit or reduce drinking for a month. It recommends setting specific goals tracking intake seeking support planning refusals and preparing for triggers while noting withdrawal risks and potential mental health support benefits.
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Kidd
Insurance hurdles scar Sally Nix’s costly autoimmune infusions
Sally Nix in Statesville North Carolina faced long term autoimmune pain and trigeminal neuralgia. After starting intravenous immunoglobulin infusions in late 2022 she saw a temporary retroactive approval from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois then lost coverage again. She battled to regain authorization and faced $13 000 out of pocket per infusion while hoping for relief at her daughter’s 2024 wedding.
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Sally Nix
Change.org
KFF Health News
Nix
Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Illinois
U.S
Statesville
North Carolina
Cain
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Work It fitness feature highlights seated quad stretch
Chrissy Kadlock introduces a weekly exercise guided by Chloe Neely at University Hospitals Avon Health Center. The seated quad stretch targets the quadriceps with a safe 30 to 60 second hold per side. Repeat two to four times per side to improve flexibility and range of motion. For more information contact Renee Barrett at 440 988 6822.
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University Hospitals Avon Health Center
Chloe Neely
Neely
Renee Barrett
Sleep boosts athletic performance and health
Sleep supports memory consolidation and skill retention in athletes. It repairs tissues, strengthens immunity, and improves reaction time and accuracy. Teens face circadian shifts that challenge sleep, so routines and environment matter for seven to ten hours plus consistent bedtimes.
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Amy Rantala
Mayo Clinic Health System
Eau Claire
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Rantala
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American Psychiatric Association
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