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HELPING OLDER ADULTS MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS
HELPING OLDER ADULTS MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS
999 Views :: Seniors
May is Older Americans Month, a great time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults and create community-wide opportunities to help o...
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Managing Urinary Incontinence
Managing Urinary Incontinence
1897 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Senior FACTS
What is urinary incontinence (UI)? Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control, or the inability to hold your urine until you can reach ...
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Reduce Your Risk For Stroke
Reduce Your Risk For Stroke
2227 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts, stopping blood flow. Without blood and the essential oxygen it carries, the affected part of the brain starts to die. The region of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain can’t work properly.
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New Treatment for Herniated Disks
New Treatment for Herniated Disks
2277 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Physical Therapy PT
When your back hurts, everyday activities can become difficult or even unbearable. Sitting, bending or twisting can cause sharp pain, a dull ache, or ...
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Heart Attacks- Knowing the Lifesaving Facts
Heart Attacks- Knowing the Lifesaving Facts
2320 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
Did you know that Coronary artery disease, which causes heart attacks, is the single leading cause of death in America. Each year, more than 1 million...
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Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back
Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back
2017 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy PT
If you have back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, daily living activities or recreation. Recurring back pain can often be the result of improper body mechanics, including poor posture or lifting objects incorrectly. It can also be the result of a sedentary lifestyle.
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Stroke: You Know the Warning Signs?
Stroke: You Know the Warning Signs?
1702 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health
What is stroke?  A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the brai...
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Preventing Gastric Disease and Colon Cancer
Preventing Gastric Disease and Colon Cancer
1297 Views :: Seniors
Gastrointestinal (GI) health focuses on the GI tract – the complex passageway that filters your body’s nutrients.  The best prevention of gastric...
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Who Will Speak When You Cannot
Who Will Speak When You Cannot
1769 Views :: Seniors, Senior FACTS

 

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Urology 101 … When to See a Urologist
Urology 101 … When to See a Urologist
3435 Views :: Men's Health, Seniors, Senior FACTS

 

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Stroke: Do You Know the Warning Signs?
Stroke: Do You Know the Warning Signs?
1983 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors
Brain damage can begin within minutes, so it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and act fast.
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Heart Benefits with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Heart Benefits with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
2156 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health

Even if nutrition is all Greek to you, you should know about omega-3 fatty acids. These healthful fats may have a wide range of health benefits, including protecting your heart against disease.

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Gynecological Care During Post-childbearing Years
Gynecological Care During Post-childbearing Years
2010 Views :: Women's Health, Seniors

Though individual factors can vary greatly, healthy women who are of post-childbearing age should visit their gynecologist about every two years.  And generally, these visits should focus on the three most important health issues for women in this age group: cancer prevention, osteoporosis and quality of life concerns.

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Cataract Surgery in the Blink of an Eye
Cataract Surgery in the Blink of an Eye
1946 Views :: Seniors, Surgery

Cataract surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. In the last decade there have been major improvements in surgery techniques.

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Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
1838 Views :: Men's Health, Seniors
More than 13 million people in the United States, male and female, young and old, experience urinary incontinence.

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