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Know the Lingo

As we age, or we care for aging family members, it can sometimes become confusing when dealing with all the different types of care available, and the terminology used by professionals when discussing...

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Cholesterol: What You Need to Know And 10 Tips to Keep Yours in Check

Most people know high cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, heart attacks and stroke, but what they don’t know is whether or not they have high levels. High cholesterol has no symptoms, s...

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6 Myths and the Truth about the Flu Vaccine

It’s flu vaccine time.  And with all the positive information out there regarding the importance of getting vaccinated, especially for children, the elderly and those with chronic illness, there ...

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Prostate Cancer: Simple Tests Mean Early Detection & Cure

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and because prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men – second only to skin cancer – educating men and women about this disease is crit...

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5 Tips to Keep Your Cholesterol in Check

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which makes it a great time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. Too much cholesterol in the blood is one ...

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The Importance of the Pneumonia Vaccine for Seniors

The warm weather makes it hard to imagine that the winter is on its way, but the cold temperatures are just around the corner!  And with those cooler temperatures comes the increased risk of pneu...

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Oral Health and Overall Health

When thinking about staying healthy, the state of your oral health may not be the first thing that comes to mind.  But, in fact, your oral health can provide clues as to your overall health, and ...

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Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.  Parkinson’s is a disease that affects the way your brain controls your muscles.  More than one million people in the United States have Parkinson...

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to learn a little bit about this disease and commit to screenings that could potentially save your life! Colorectal cancer is a type of cance...

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7 Tips to Control Your Blood Pressure

February is American Heart Month, and there is no better time to think about being heart-healthy. If you have high blood pressure, this is the time to be sure you are doing everything you can to keep ...

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Protect Your Sight

There are many parts of our body that we need to take care of to ensure our good health. One of those areas is our eyes, and protecting our sight should be part of our annual preventative care check-u...

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Type II Diabetes: What is It and How Do I Prevent It?

Type ll Diabetes (T2DM) is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar. Someone with T2DM either resists the effects of insulin (a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar...