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How Do Thyroids Work?
A butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, the thyroid is relatively small but packs a big metabolic punch when it comes to your body’s operating systems. Your thyroid influences the…
Read moreA butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, the thyroid is relatively small but packs a big metabolic punch when it comes to your body’s operating systems. Your thyroid influences the…
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Read moreClinicians, patients, and their families often ask themselves: What are the differences between cognitive deficits that come with normal aging, and those involved with true dementia? On an almost daily…
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