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A Cough Could Save Your Life
Courtesy Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group Which of the following could be a sign of a heart attack: neck pain, chest pain or back pain? If you answered, “All three,” you get a gold star. […]
Year: 2015
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A Simple Sleep Study Can Save Your Life
Courtesy Carrus Sleep Center It’s been proven that disturbed sleep can result in more than just fatigue. People with a chronic history of sleep deprivation may have a greater risk of high blood pressure, stroke, […]
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Planning Ahead for Your Funeral
Speak Your Mind Author: Rick Allen My dad was, in one sense, a man of few words. His words were well chosen and spoken with a tone of confidence that literally dared you to challenge […]
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The Benefits of In-Patient Rehabilitation
Courtesy Carrus Hospitals After being in a car accident, Sherman resident Carol Shea was in Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital for 11 days. Her therapy was customized, intense and designed to help her regain mobility and strength. […]
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So…You Heard a Radio Ad About Living Trusts?
Author: Craig Watson During the last several years, Revocable Living Trusts have been increasingly marketed by radio commercials advertising internet websites. In addition, many retired citizens have been inundated by telephone solicitations and direct mail […]
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It Takes a Village to Fight Cancer
By Tina Withrow Cancer can make our breath stop, our heart skip a beat and in some cases drop us to our knees. Once you are over the “shock” of you or a loved one […]
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The Secret to Preventing Hospital Readmission
Courtesy, Grayson Home Health For chronically ill elderly patients, heading home from the hospital is a welcome transition — but one that requires the proper care to be successful. Transitional Care can help patients remain […]