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On Fire But Not Consumed
By Michelle Wallace We live in a culture of dependency. This isn’t an indictment on anything or anyone. I don’t have room to judge. I have been dependent on everything the world has to offer […]
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Flu Season Tips
By Michael Sanders Fall is upon us and so is the flu season. There are steps to take to protect ourselves now against the swine flu or also called the second wave of the H1N1 […]
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What You Need to Know About Sciatica
By Katharine Leppard, MD The word sciatica can be a confusing term that means different things to different people. Pain that radiates from the lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back […]
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Cervical Spondylosis
By D. James Sceats, MD Cervical spondylosis is the process of age related degeneration of the neck bones. As the spine ages, the cartilage on the end of the vertebrae wear out and shrink, causing […]
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What You Need to Know About Ankle Arthritis
By Brad D. Dresher, MD As an orthopedic surgeon, I frequently encounter seniors who enjoy daily walks, runs or hikes. An unfortunate outcome for a lifetime of activity is the development of arthritis. The most […]
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Take the First Step to a World Without Alzheimer’s
By Lori Leu, Erin Peirce, Lauren Olson, and Laura Chavero Everyone has a reason to end Alzheimer’s disease. Maybe your mother is one of the five million Americans living with the disease. Perhaps your grandfather […]
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Leading-Edge Technology Revolutionizes Cataract Surgery and Lowered Costs
By Key-Whitman Eye Center If you have previously looked into cataract surgery, but were put off by the expense, inconvenience and annoyance of the multiple drops needed post-surgery, now is a great time to revisit […]
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Is Flu Prevention Possible?
By Dr. Ron Babecoff The mantra, “get your flu shot” is almost as common as “eat right and exercise regularly,” and it gets louder with winter fast approaching. Senior citizens in the U.S. are reminded […]
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Be Very Careful With a Do Not Resuscitate Order
By Craig Watson Harold was an 80-year-old bachelor, a former fighter pilot, a colorful and fun loving guy. Unfortunately, he suffered a stroke. He lived alone so it was 24 hours before he made it […]
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What Would You Do to Change the World?
By Michelle Wallace When Bono was a little boy growing up in Ireland, he saw America put a man on the moon. He said, “I thought these Americans are mad…they are mad! But I thought […]