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Chronic kidney disease, a silent epidemic – Recover Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

May 7, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Chronic kidney disease, a silent epidemic – Recover Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

CKD- Chronic Kidney Disease – A Silent Epidemic

Courtesy Recover Health, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that lie on either side of the spine in the lower middle of the back – each approximately one million filtering units called nephrons. The main function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. The kidneys process about 200 liters of blood every day and produce about two liters of urine. […]

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MercyCare Physicians on The Power in Prevention – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on MercyCare Physicians on The Power in Prevention – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Power in Prevention

Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
When Linda, a Cedar Rapids resident, came to MercyCare Marion for her annual physical with Dr. Arleen Zahn-Houser, she was feeling fine. Linda has been a patient of Dr. Zahn-Houser’s for years and together they’ve closely monitored her health. […]

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CarePro Health Services on Three steps to building a strong foundation of health – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on CarePro Health Services on Three steps to building a strong foundation of health – LIVING WELL Magazine

Three steps to building a strong foundation of health
By Shannon Davis, CarePro Health Services, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you looking for ways to fight illness and build a healthier you? For many Americans, even a balanced diet and regular exercise are not enough. […]