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  • Local Experts Weigh-In On the Fight Against Heart Disease

    Local Experts Weigh-In On the Fight Against Heart Disease

    By Matt Norman It is a common misconception that heart disease is a men’s problem. While this is a major problem for men, it doesn’t mean women are safe. In fact, 1 in 3 female deaths each year is a result of heart disease or stroke. This means one death every 80 seconds. As an…

  • Wake Up to Sleeping Disorders

    Wake Up to Sleeping Disorders

    Sleep Apnea Puts Your Heart Health At Risk by Catherine Cervone If you snore so loudly you’re constantly waking your partner up, you’re falling asleep at the wheel, or you’re having extreme fatigue throughout the day, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is most noticeable when you’re sleeping, though it usually is not recognizable…

  • Pop Quiz: Physical Activity Recommendations for a Healthy Heart

    Pop Quiz: Physical Activity Recommendations for a Healthy Heart

    By Erika Aldrich Heart health is on a lot of people’s minds during the beginning of the year, but it should be a major focus year-round as heart disease is this nation’s leading killer of both men and women. Heart disease accounts for nearly one in four deaths in this county. Although many cases of…

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  • Your Skin Type Can Offer Clues for Care

    Your Skin Type Can Offer Clues for Care

    Knowing your skin type isn’t always easy, but it is essential knowledge to have when seeking out solutions, skin-care products, or dermatology services. There are four main skin types: oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. While a dermatologist can help you determine your skin type, there are some simple tests you can do at home to…

  • Risk Factors for Deep Vein Thrombosis

    Risk Factors for Deep Vein Thrombosis

    Deep vein thrombosis is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people but thankfully is preventable. This is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the body, usually the thigh, leg, and rarely the arm. The worst complication is that the blood clot can break off and travel…

  • Kybella Injections Target Fat in Chin, Neck 

    Kybella Injections Target Fat in Chin, Neck 

    If you’re self-conscious about the appearance of your chin and neck area, Kybella might be for you. Kybella is the commercial name for deoxycholic acid, a product that kills fat cells. This acid actually already exists in our bodies, just in the digestive system. It breaks down fats so they’re more easily digested. It can…

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