Help your kidneys stay healthy
Most of us are pretty clear about the function of our hearts and lung but may not be so sure about our kidneys. The most obvious function…
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Avoiding a colonoscopy?
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, according the American Cancer Society….
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Don’t let atrial fibrillation go untreated
Having a heart that flutters once in a while may sound harmless, but this flutter feeling may be atrial fibrillation, an abnormal firing of the electrical impulses…
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Five ways to support a loved one recovering at a post-hospital rehab center
Following surgery or a hospital stay, a short-term stay at a rehabilitation center can help a person return to an active lifestyle more quickly than going directly…
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How occupational therapy can help you get your life back
We all have routines — from reading the morning paper with a cup of coffee to catching the same train to work. Routines bring a sense of…
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A closer look at the swallowing process after a medical event
Most of us eat and swallow without thinking about what is happening, but swallowing actually is a very complicated process involving the brain, nerves, various muscles, two…
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Walk your way to better health
Walking for just two and one-half hours per week or about 21 minutes per day can cut your risk of heart disease by 30 percent, according to…
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Six ways to prevent knee damage
Nearly 15 million people head to the doctor each year with complaints about knee pain, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Arthritis tears to the…
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Maximizing motivation during recovery from orthopedic surgery
Bouncing back after surgery or a medical event may sound easy, but recovery can be complicated both physically and mentally. A recent study in the Journal of…
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Medicare & You
Looking for valuable, current information about Medicare? Here’s Medicare & You 2017. It’s the official Medicare handbook with updated information about benefits, coverage decisions, rights and protections,…
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