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Rambling Oaks Courtyard Promotes a “NO FALL ZONE” Community
The facts about falling might make you lose your balance––so you might want to sit down for this. […]
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Osteoporosis: What it is and how you can avoid its devastating complications––Mika Bradford
Osteoporosis affects 10 million people in the United States alone, and another 34 million Americans are at risk of osteopenia, or low bone mass, which can lead to lead to osteoporosis. […]
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You’re Never Too Old for Weight-Loss Surgery––Provost Bariatrics
Good news. Studies have shown that age does not appear to significantly increase the risks associated with having weight loss surgery. So what does this mean if you’re a senior who may be struggling with weight issues? […]
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Finding the Support You Need––Home Hospice of Grayson
Nearly everyone knows someone who’s struggled to cope with advanced, complex or complicated illness. Medical science has increased the likelihood that we will experience a long-term complicated or chronic illness during our later years, and this presents significant challenges to individuals, their families and the health care professionals who care for them. […]
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Adult Obesity––Victory Home Health
Over the last 30 years the rate of obesity has skyrocketed in the U.S. While the cause of this dramatic increase can be debated, the significant impact to the health of Americans cannot. Excess weight is associated with increased risk for heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, certain cancers, sleep apnea and diabetes. […]
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What is Long-Term Acute Care?––Carrus Hospitals
Carrus Specialty Hospital is a long-term acute care facility specializing in comprehensive care for critically ill patients for an extended period of time. Many patients come to Carrus from intensive care units in traditional community hospitals. […]
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Home safe home––Texoma Medical Center
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all falls happen at home. Taking a tumble indoors can cause minor injuries––cuts, bumps and bruises––or result in a life-changing injury––head trauma or a broken hip––that threatens one’s independence. In fact, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in older adults. […]
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The Safe Natural Estrogen-Estriol––Texas Star Pharmacy
Because we hear mostly bad press about hormones and nutritionals from our media, I would like to give you the scoop on many products––hormone, thyroid, nutritional, etc.––just to let you know what benefits they supply. Because this is much entailed, this article may be printed over several issues. So, please, be patient, and we will try to cover all the good things that you never hear. […]
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Reducing the Risk of Colon Cancer––Centennial Medical Center
Colon cancer is not a common topic of conversation, but it is a fairly common type of cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), about 102,480 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed each year. When coupled with rectal cancer, which accounts for about 40,340 new cases annually, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women, excluding skin cancers. […]
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Let us Transform Your Smile with the Fixed Implant Bridge––Dr. John Shoemaker
Dr. John Shoemaker’s General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry practice can solve your teeth problems today! If you have missing teeth, poor fitting dentures or are continually experiencing endless dental problems the Fixed (non-removable) Implant Bridge could be your solution. […]