Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, millions of Americans are diagnosed with some form of heart disease throughout their lifetime. For many decades, aging has been recognized as the primary risk factor for heart attacks...
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Carotid artery disease is one of the many risk factors that can lead to stroke – though it’s not necessarily the most common one. “That being said, risk prevention is a lot easier than treating a stroke,” says Roger Walcott, MD, FACS. Dr....
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April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day — an annual event that provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of advance healthcare planning. Advanced directives help make your healthcare treatment decisions clear to friends and family, as...
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April marks the beginning of Occupational Therapy (OT) month, providing the perfect time to debunk a few myths about OT treatments and services that have developed overtime. Have you ever believed any of the following misconceptions about an occupational...
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As a parent, we try to take every precaution and safety measure possible to keep our kids safe. Vaccines are vital in keeping them protected from certain illnesses and diseases by strengthening their immune systems, as well as keeping those around them safe....
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Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability among Americans. Though revolutionary treatments and medical advancements have been made in stroke care, prevention is still the best medicine. One simple way we can reduce our risk of a stroke...
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We hear about cholesterol from our doctor, especially in conversations about heart health. Usually, a simple blood draw gives our primary care doctor a read on our cholesterol levels. But isn’t cholesterol listed in the nutrition facts on our favorite...
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We all experience emotional stress, but did you know that it can negatively affect our cardiac health? Stress is part of everyday life, but being unable to cope with it or letting emotions routinely get the best of us can lead to serious health consequences....
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Congestive heart failure is a serious condition that develops gradually over time. Congestive heart failure is when the heart doesn’t pump efficiently, causing fluid to build up in your lungs, ankles, feet, arms, and/or around other organs. Congestive heart...
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A pelvic laparoscopy, or gynecology laparoscopy, is a minimally invasive procedure used by gynecologists to diagnose and treat conditions of the female reproductive system. Women experiencing intense pelvic pain will often visit their OB/GYN and undergo...
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