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Long-term Dangers of Alcohol Abuse
Drinking alcohol over a long period of time can lead to brain damage, liver disease, and other serious health issues. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to highlight the health and social problems that result from excessive alcohol consumption. …
Diabetes: Assessing Your Risk
Diabetes strikes nearly 26 million adults and children nationwide each year — and age, gender and race are partly to blame. Diabetes develops when there is too much glucose or sugar in the blood — which we need for fuel …
10 Tips for Breastfeeding Success
From sore breasts to exhaustion, breastfeeding presents its challenges, but there are ways to get on the right track. Moms and health-care professionals say that good positioning and breast care can prevent many initial problems. Getting the rest, support, and …
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Preventing Colorectal Cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a perfect time to take steps to prevent this disease. As many as 60% of the more than 50,000 deaths from colorectal cancer each year could be avoided if everyone age 50 or …
Protecting Yourself From Shingles
You may know about chicken pox, but you should also know how to prevent contracting shingles. Almost 1 out of 3 people nationwide will develop shingles, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you’ve ever had …
Knowing the Signs of Heart Attack & What to Do
February is American Heart Month — take better care of yours by learning about the signs of a heart attack, how they differ for men and women, and what you can do if you recognize them. A heart attack — …
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Injuries and Conditions Causing Hip Pain
Fractures are a serious cause of hip pain — but they're not always to blame. The bone, muscles, tendons and cartilage in our hips can become injured or worn down, causing hip pain. Overuse, sports (such as running) and falls …
Join Us for a Health Fair this Valentine’s Day!
Give yourself the gift of good health this Valentine's Day! We will be sponsoring a Health Fair next Thursday, February 14 (Valentine's Day) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for this free event featuring free health screenings, a …
Tips for Taming Your Salt Habit
Say so long to excess sodium. Reduce your salt intake for a healthier heart. Salt has long been used to flavor and preserve foods. Our bodies need sodium to function properly. However, too much salt can have a negative …
Categories: Cardiac Health
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The Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea
Occasional disruptions to your sleep pattern is normal, but not treating sleep apnea can be worse than just being tired the next day. Sleep disorders like sleep apnea are often undiagnosed. You may feel the symptoms without realizing you are …
Categories: Sleep Disorders
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