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HELPING OLDER ADULTS MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS
Monday, April 27, 2009
9:45 PM :: 57 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
Thursday, April 02, 2009
6:41 PM :: 141 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
Thursday, February 26, 2009
11:16 PM :: 282 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
What is a stroke?   A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts, stopping blood flow.  Without blood and the es...
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New Treatment for Herniated Disks
Thursday, February 26, 2009
11:11 PM :: 199 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
Thursday, February 26, 2009
11:08 PM :: 289 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
Thursday, February 26, 2009
11:03 PM :: 203 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy PT
Prevention Tips For A Healthy Back   If you have back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes wit...
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Stroke: You Know the Warning Signs?
Friday, September 19, 2008
1:39 AM :: 556 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
Friday, September 19, 2008
1:23 AM :: 342 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
Friday, September 19, 2008
1:14 AM :: 449 Views :: Seniors, Senior FACTS

 

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Urology 101 … When to See a Urologist
Friday, September 19, 2008
1:10 AM :: 663 Views :: Men's Health, Seniors, Senior FACTS

 

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Stroke: Do You Know the Warning Signs?
Monday, September 08, 2008
11:24 PM :: 536 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
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
12:48 AM :: 824 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
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
12:13 AM :: 612 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
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
12:07 AM :: 654 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
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
12:02 AM :: 567 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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