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  • Medical Advice: Your breast cancer fast facts and why raising awareness is so important

    FAR TOO MANY families know the worry, fear, and anguish when a friend, family member or loved one receives a cancer diagnosis. Some people reading this article may have been diagnosed with cancer themselves. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. This is why taking a month to…

  • Ask a Physician Who Knows! — Understanding your medical records

    Ask a Physician Who Knows! — Understanding your medical records

    1. What is a medical record? Every time you see a medical health provider, a record is kept of what transpired during the visit. These records are kept by physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers. The record contains your identifying information, medical history, medication and prescription lists, vitals, and results of testing, as…

  • Healthy Cook: No more procrastination with easy food prep and meal ideas

    Healthy Cook: No more procrastination with easy food prep and meal ideas

    IF WE MUST have a national slogan when it comes to cooking, many of us should choose “Procrastination for the Nation.” I’m too busy. I don’t have time to fix a healthy (insert name of meal or snack). I’ll buy something good for lunch.

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  • Minorities are at a Higher Risk for Heart Health Problems

    Minorities are at a Higher Risk for Heart Health Problems

    Did you know that your race or ethnicity can put you at higher risk for having heart problems later in life? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still the number one cause of American deaths, with certain ethnicities taking a higher toll than others. According to the American Heart Association: ● Non-hispanic blacks are nearly twice as…

  • Dental Care Reminders for Patients with Heart Conditions or History of Stroke

    Dental Care Reminders for Patients with Heart Conditions or History of Stroke

    If you or a loved one struggles with heart disease, you probably already know that it has a big impact on your life.  You may not have realized, however, that it also influences your dental care. Certain heart conditions can cause physical changes in your mouth.  Medications prescribed by your heart doctor can also influence…

  • Advice for Aging Eyes

    Advice for Aging Eyes

    While aging is a fact of life that one cannot escape, there are certain measures that can be taken to ensure the best possible vision as you age. The following lifestyle modifications can help delay or prevent certain eye diseases. Regular Eye Examinations One of the most important things you can do is schedule yearly…

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