MEDICAL NEWS Millions of Americans are living with hepatitis today, and many don’t know they have it. Hepatitis can be serious and can lead to lifelong health problems. To help fight this dangerous disease, it’s important to know how it is spread and what you can do to prevent it. What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Have you taken the ice bucket challenge? What do you know about the disease you were raising funds for? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders
MEDICAL NEWS Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in our country. It takes the lives of about 50,000 people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these deaths, however, could be prevented. Here’s what you need to know: 1.Take care of your heart.Avoiding colorectal cancer is like
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SELF-CARE CORNER Withdrawn. Irritable. Sleepy. This could describe almost any teenager, but these are also symptoms of teen depression. Teen depression sometimes gets overlooked because it doesn’t always look like depression in adults. For example, sadness is a core feature of most depression and what most people associate with depression, according to Dr. Ken Duckworth, medical
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MEDICAL NEWS Diabetes affects millions of Americans. Although diabetes can be challenging, it can also be managed with proper health care. People with diabetes often need to change the way they eat and may need to exercise more and make other lifestyle changes. These changes can be hard for many people. But support from family
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SELF-CARE CORNER Pass codes, phone numbers, social security numbers, clothing sizes and addresses. We all have a lot of numbers in our heads, but heart experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say there are 5 more numbers you need to know. These are the numbers your doctor will use to assess your
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MEDICAL NEWS Lung cancer is the country’s leading cause of cancer death. Many of the 160,000 deaths from lung cancer in the U.S. can be prevented. Dr. Bruce Johnson, the director of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, sorts out the facts about lung cancer and offers simple ways to reduce
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MEDICAL NEWS You can love your heart, not just during heart month, but all year long. Let’s count the ways with Lori Daniels, MD, cardiologist at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. She offers 5 easy ways, especially for people with heart disease, to love their hearts throughout the year. 1.One crème brulee
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WELL-BEING Your body needs water for nearly every function. But, many people aren’t getting enough. While fluids from other drinks and even some foods can help hydrate you, drinking plain water has some advantages. It’s calorie-free, doesn’t cause cavities and doesn’t cost anything. Start filling up a reusable water bottle today and take advantage of
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SELF-CARE CORNER According to the World Stroke Organization, you can take these 6 steps to reduce your risk of stroke-a blockage or bleeding in your brain: 1. Know your personal risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol. 2. Be physically active and exercise regularly. 3. Avoid obesity by keeping to a healthy
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