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Kissairis Munoz

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Kissairis Munoz is a freelance writer with a passion for health and fitness. You can usually find her training for a marathon, traveling, or continuing her quest to find the best IPA in town.
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Articles

A calendar represents failed New Year’s resolutions
Wellness

Why it’s okay to break your resolutions

Just 9% of people stick to resolutions. Here’s why that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Jan. 31, 2022
A weight loss plan with weights, fruit, and a scale
Health Education

How to lose weight this year

These seven tips can help you stick to your resolution to slim down and get healthy
Updated on Dec. 1, 2022
A physician bandages a diabetic wound
Health Education

Why diabetes slows your healing

Cuts and scrapes can become serious—unless you take these steps
Nov. 15, 2021
A bowl of food on the diabetes diet
Wellness

Best diet for diabetes

Once you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important to follow a specific eating plan
Nov. 2, 2021
A dog with a stethoscope represents high blood pressure in dogs
Pets

Managing high blood pressure in dogs

Learn the symptoms and treatments for your four-legged friend
Oct. 11, 2021
Debunking wives tales about cold and flu
Health Education

6 common superstitions about your health—debunked!

You’ve probably heard these health adages for years, but some ring more true than others
Sep. 8, 2021
A child with diabetes at school
Health Education

How to prep kids with diabetes for school

Five tips for managing this chronic health condition with the help of teachers and school staff
Aug. 12, 2021
Medication safety in the summer
Drug Info

Medication safety tips for summer

When the temperature soars, you may need to take a few extra steps if you take certain Rx
Jul. 7, 2021
A cat with pills represents pet antibiotics
Pets

Your guide to pet antibiotics

When your cat or dog is sick, certain infections require a prescription to recover
Jun. 17, 2021
A blood pressure cuff and exclamation point. Can anxiety cause high blood pressure?
Health Education

Can anxiety cause high blood pressure?

Anxiety attacks can cause a rise in your BP, but here’s what you should know about long-term effects
Updated on Jan. 24, 2023
A hamburger is one of the best foods for anemia
Wellness

The 9 best foods for anemia

These 9 iron-rich items can help with deficiencies
Updated on Mar. 3, 2022
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