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Advance Directives: Making Tough Decisions at a Stressful Time
By Tamera Whitlow, LVN, USAF Recently I found myself with a loved one in the ER. He was having a heart attack and I wasn’t in the ER with him because I was trying to […]
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How Prevalent is Hearing Loss in America?
Hearing loss is more prevalent in the United States than previously thought. By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. How prevalent is hearing loss in America? You may be surprised! Nearly a fifth of all Americans 12 years […]
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Hear Well With Less Effort
Courtesy HearCare Your life might be easier if you could hear well. Even if you’ve adjusted to your hearing difficulty, it takes work. There is an added effort to reading lips, filtering background noise, and […]
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The Art of Surgery
Dr. Diane S. Litke brings a deft touch to joint replacement. By Sondra Barr Richardson orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Diane S. Litke has an artist’s eye and a deep knowledge of the inner workings of the […]
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What You Need to Know About CHF––Congestive Heart Failure
It’s estimated that 5 million Americans have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), a chronic and often undiagnosed medical condition in which the heart becomes weak and unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body. Although the […]
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How Prevalent is Hearing Loss in America?
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. How prevalent is hearing loss in America? You may be surprised! Nearly a fifth of all Americans 12 years or older have enough hearing loss to make communication difficult, according to […]
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Athlete’s Foot Q&A
What are the symptoms of athlete’s foot? Courtesy Premier Foot & Ankle Athlete’s foot, which can affect anyone, even non-athletes, tends to begin as a red rash that flares up between your toes. As this […]
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Finding Relief From Excruciating Spine Fractures Thanks to Balloons and Cement.
Courtesy Medtronic Sharon first noticed the pain in her back one day. “I thought I had a sprain, you know, ‘It’ll go away,’” says the 72 year old grandmother from Fort Worth. Then one night […]
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Heroes Among US
Mandy Searcy quietly saves lives during the COVID pandemic. By Sondra Barr Quiet heroes are toiling behind the scenes in times like these. As an unprecedented pandemic rages across the globe, the afflicted and their […]
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How to be Present for Someone Grieving When it’s Physically Impossible.
By Amber Grubb Grief is a very lonely journey that many people travel at some point in their lives. Even when others are “there,” it doesn’t always feel like it. As friends or family who […]