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There are many life skills and simple daily tasks we take for granted. They may come so easily to most of us that we fail to recognize the great impact they have on our overall health. People with disabilities, mental health challenges or other injuries…
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What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 50 and over. The macula is located at the back of the retina and controls our central and color vision. Vision impairment from AMD occurs in…
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Good dental health habits in children are an important foundation for a lifetime of dental health. Developing good oral hygiene habits in youth leads to continued habits in adults. This February we observe Children's Dental Health Awareness, brought to you by the American Dental Association.…
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This February, we observe Kid's ENT Health Month. Children experience a myriad of ear, nose and throat illnesses like ear infections, sinus infections, asthma, allergies, even hearing and speech delays. Many of these issues may be initially handled by your child's pediatrician. But recurrent illness…
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January is Cervical Health Awareness month to raise awareness about HPV vaccination and prevent cervical cancer. Currently, 13,000 women in America have cervical cancer. Millions more have the HPV virus, which is the most common cause of cervical cancer. The critical thing to note this…
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What is Glaucoma? Today we’re going to discuss glaucoma. Glaucoma is a very serious family of eye diseases. There are many types of glaucoma, but they all have three basic characteristics. Intraocular pressure, which causes damage to the nerves in the eye: The eye continuously…
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Each New Year begins the same for so many people: a new hope that this will be the year to finally get in shape. A quick google search tells us that 70% of people make a resolution to eat healthier, while roughly 50% resolve to…
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Your thyroid is responsible for many different functions in your body. It produces thyroid hormones that regulate your metabolism, cardiovascular system, and brain. These hormones travel through your blood system into every part of your body to ensure all your organs are working properly. If…
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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2…
Read moreThousands of children around the country are counting down the days to October 31st. It's a holiday that rivals Christmas with the excitement it inspires. Although most of the spookiness is all in good fun, it's important to be aware of some very real dangers…
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