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Seniors
| Monday, April 27, 2009 |
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HELPING OLDER ADULTS MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS
By ELIH @ 9:45 PM :: 1101 Views :: Seniors
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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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| Thursday, April 02, 2009 |
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Managing Urinary Incontinence
By ELIH @ 6:41 PM :: 2060 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Senior FACTS
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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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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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Reduce Your Risk For Stroke
By ELIH @ 11:16 PM :: 2400 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
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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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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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New Treatment for Herniated Disks
By ELIH @ 11:11 PM :: 2444 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Physical Therapy PT
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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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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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Heart Attacks- Knowing the Lifesaving Facts
By ELIH @ 11:08 PM :: 2480 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
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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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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back
By ELIH @ 11:03 PM :: 2148 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy PT
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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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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Stroke: You Know the Warning Signs?
By ELIH @ 1:39 AM :: 1781 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health
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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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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Preventing Gastric Disease and Colon Cancer
By ELIH @ 1:23 AM :: 1380 Views :: Seniors
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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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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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| Monday, September 08, 2008 |
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Stroke: Do You Know the Warning Signs?
By ELIH @ 11:24 PM :: 2113 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors
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Brain damage can begin within minutes, so it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and act fast.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Heart Benefits with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
By @ 12:48 AM :: 2242 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health
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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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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Gynecological Care During Post-childbearing Years
By @ 12:13 AM :: 2165 Views :: Women's Health, Seniors
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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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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Cataract Surgery in the Blink of an Eye
By @ 12:07 AM :: 2063 Views :: Seniors, Surgery
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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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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
By @ 12:02 AM :: 1944 Views :: Men's Health, Seniors
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More than 13 million people in the United States, male and female, young and old, experience urinary incontinence.
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