Dr. Duane DiFranco

Dr. Duane DiFranco is a senior medical director at Blue Care Network of Michigan.
Mind

10 Things That Contribute to Lower Stress Levels

A key to managing everyday stress is setting realistic, manageable goals. Here are 10 tips to help manage stress.

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Prevention

Good Stress vs. Bad Stress and The Body’s Response

Stress is a signal to the brain and body that can help us identify physiological and psychological issues. Here’s how to figure out what it’s saying.

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Prevention

Decided to Quit Smoking? We Have Resources to Guide You

Making the decision to finally quit smoking is no easy feat – but neither is sticking to it forever. Here are some resources available to you.

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