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Stroke: Know the Warning Signs
Courtesy Texoma Medical Center A stroke is often referred to as a “brain attack.” Most strokes are caused by a lack of oxygen and nutrients to the brain due to a blocked or ruptured blood […]
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Are You Prepared For Long Term Care?
Courtesy Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Residence Are you nearing retirement? Chances are you’ve probably spent countless hours planning for this moment, but how much thought have you allocated to your long term care needs? […]
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Fight age-related cognitive decline
Courtesy LearningRx In the 1990s, researchers learned the truth about plasticity – the brain’s ability to birth new neurons at any age. Where once brain researchers had focused on repairing old cells, they now turned […]
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What you need to know about shingles
By Joan Weems, RN Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. Most commonly, the rash develops as a strip of blisters that wraps around either the left or right side […]
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Simple ways to manage your stress
By Julie Alvira, MD Robert Urich once said, “A healthy outside starts from the inside.” We all know that at some point or another, stress is going to visit. Crazy work hours, brutal schedules, family, […]
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How asking one simple question can empower your health
Independent or Employed? How Asking One Simple Question Can Empower Your Health By Stacy Apple and Christina Crawford Photo by Stacy Apple Like many busy, working parents, Joe Duer knows he’s put his own healthcare […]
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How to keep joints healthy and happy
The key to staying active is healthy and happy joints! By Dr. Cori Grantham As the life expectancy and retirement age continues to increase in the United States, people are now living longer and demanding […]
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Are certain annual medical exams necessary? Yes, recommends The Cooper Clinic
Annual Exams: Are They Worth It? Courtesy The Cooper Clinic Recommendations about healthcare can be overwhelming at times, and lately the news has questioned if certain physical exams and tests are necessary. How do you know which exams […]
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Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living talks flu prevention in seniors
Flu Prevention in Seniors Courtesy Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Residence Flu season is underway and prevention is important, especially for seniors who are at increased risk of complications from the virus. Flu season typically […]
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Estrogen Dominance
By Emigene Brown, PharmD Candidate Growing up as the youngest of four girls, there was no shortage of emotional ups and downs in our household. As a child, I grew accustom to the jokes and […]