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3 Ways to Make Your Summer Vacation Healthier

3 Ways to Make Your Summer Vacation Healthier

Don't throw healthy decisions to the wayside just because you're on vacation.  Sure, vacation is a break from the daily grind. But, it doesn't mean you have to take a break from healthy eating and healthful decisions. Believe it or …

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Strategies for Preventing Heart Disease at Any Age

Strategies for Preventing Heart Disease at Any Age

Whether you’re 21 or 63, you hold the future of your heart in your hands. Make smart choices today. February is American Heart Month – an excellent time to evaluate your lifestyle and ensure that you are making heart-healthy choices …

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Homecoming 2012: Tips for Safety

Homecoming 2012: Tips for Safety

Homecoming celebrations give high school students the chance to cheer their team to victory, get dressed up and dance the night away with friends — but students should not forget safety during these celebrations! Homecoming should be a fun and …

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Importance of Screening

Breast Cancer Awareness: Importance of Screening

Just how important are screenings for breast cancer? The American Cancer Society reports that breast cancer screening tests save thousands of lives each year and have the potential to save many more if more women and health care providers took …

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My Aching Back! Spinal issues that can cause low back pain

My Aching Back! Spinal issues that can cause low back pain

Get to the bottom of what’s causing your low back pain. When your back is aching, all you want is relief—and to get to the root of the problem. Here are some spinal issues that can cause low back pain: …

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Diagnosing & Treating Arrhythmias

Diagnosing & Treating Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias are most commonly diagnosed with the use of electrocardiograms (EKGs) or with Holter Monitors or Event Recorders, which are portable electrocardiogram devices. These heart monitoring tests—accompanied by a physical examination, and sometimes x-rays and blood work—help a doctor in …

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Dining with Diabetes

Dining with Diabetes

Discover a few strategies to make dining out with diabetes simple. While there is no cure for diabetes, there are ways in which you can help manage the disease. You can help control your diabetes and avoid complications by eating …

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What Is A-Fib?|

What Is A-Fib?|

Atrial Fibrillation, or A-Fib, is an abnormal heart rhythm, which can lead to serious health problems down the line. A-Fib can affect the “pumping” function of the heart, which can lead to stagnant blood flow and can potentially result in …

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All About Arrhythmias

All About Arrhythmias

An arrhythmia is a condition characterized by an abnormality in the heart rate or rhythm. Arrhythmias can vary in their severity and can be caused by variety of factors. Some arrhythmias may be congenital (present at birth) or they may …

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Types of Arrhythmias

Types of Arrhythmias

An arrhythmia is an abnormality of the heart rate or rhythm, such as beating too slow, too fast or irregularly. There are many different types of arrhythmias, and some are more dangerous than others. To learn more about arrhythmias and …

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