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Is Your Tablet Becoming a Pain in the Neck?

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|Date: March 17, 2015
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Is Your Tablet Becoming a Pain in the Neck?

Since reading, working and keeping in touch socially are now often done on tablets, users need to re-exam ...

Since reading, working and keeping in touch socially are now often done on tablets, users need to re-examine the way they hold and read tablets so they don’t incur injury or strain. Tablet users can p ...

March 17, 2015
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Get Screened

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|Date: March 17, 2015
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Get Screened

Why do we need routine health exams if we don’t have symptoms? We are fortunate to have preventive tests ...

Why do we need routine health exams if we don’t have symptoms? We are fortunate to have preventive tests that check for the most common causes of disability and death— heart attack, stroke, type 2 dia ...

March 17, 2015
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10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

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|Date: January 16, 2015
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10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

In preventing colorectal cancer, lifestyle changes may not be enough. Regular screenings are vital, too. ...

In preventing colorectal cancer, lifestyle changes may not be enough. Regular screenings are vital, too. They can help find the cancer early, before symptoms develop, when it’s easier to treat. Expert ...

January 16, 2015
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Adopt these 5 Habits for Better Colon Health

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|Date: January 16, 2015
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Adopt these 5 Habits for Better Colon Health

Health experts aren’t sure exactly what causes colorectal cancer. Many factors may play a part. These inc ...

Health experts aren’t sure exactly what causes colorectal cancer. Many factors may play a part. These include a family history of the disease and your age. They have also yet to pinpoint how to preven ...

January 16, 2015
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Give Yourself a Boost: Five Steps to Better Memory

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|Date: August 16, 2014
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Give Yourself a Boost: Five Steps to Better Memory

You've met her before. You can even remember where. But her name? It eludes you, taunting you, just out o ...

You've met her before. You can even remember where. But her name? It eludes you, taunting you, just out of reach. While aging can make it harder to remember some things, by focusing on your potential ...

August 16, 2014
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The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

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|Date: May 04, 2014
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The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" for a good reason: You can have it and not even ...

High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" for a good reason: You can have it and not even know it. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 78 million (1 in 3) U.S. adults h ...

May 04, 2014
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National Infant Immunization Week: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? Should it Even be a Question?

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|Date: April 20, 2014
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National Infant Immunization Week: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? Should it Even be a Question?

As a pediatrician I am asked many questions on a variety of topics, but the ones that come up most ...

As a pediatrician I am asked many questions on a variety of topics, but the ones that come up most frequently are regarding vaccinations: Are vaccines safe? What are the side effects of vaccine ...

April 20, 2014
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Lung Cancer in Women: The Facts Will Take Your Breath Away

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|Date: April 07, 2014
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Lung Cancer in Women: The Facts Will Take Your Breath Away

Guest column, submitted by Allison Moroni, Lung Health Manager at the American Lung Association of the Mo ...

Guest column, submitted by Allison Moroni, Lung Health Manager at the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific We recognize the pink ribbon for breast cancer and the red dress for women’s hea ...

April 07, 2014
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Health

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|Date: April 02, 2014
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Health

Urologist Daniel Simon, MD, answers your questions As a urologist, what is the biggest health concern for ...

Urologist Daniel Simon, MD, answers your questions As a urologist, what is the biggest health concern for men? Why? Men are most often concerned with prostate health. Prostate disease, specifically p ...

April 02, 2014
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Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

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|Date: April 02, 2014
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Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

It’s never too late to start being more active. With today's medical technology and scientific advances, ...

It’s never too late to start being more active. With today's medical technology and scientific advances, the average life expectancy for men and women is increasing. With longer lives, people are plac ...

April 02, 2014
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Is Your Tablet Becoming a Pain in the Neck?

Is Your Tablet Becoming a Pain in the Neck?

Get Screened

Get Screened

10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

Adopt these 5 Habits for Better Colon Health

Adopt these 5 Habits for Better Colon Health

Give Yourself a Boost: Five Steps to Better Memory

Give Yourself a Boost: Five Steps to Better Memory

The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

National Infant Immunization Week: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? Should it Even be a Question?

National Infant Immunization Week: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? Should it Even be a Question?

Lung Cancer in Women: The Facts Will Take Your Breath Away

Lung Cancer in Women: The Facts Will Take Your Breath Away

What You Need to Know About Prostate Health

What You Need to Know About Prostate Health

Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living