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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

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|Date: September 01, 2021
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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventin ...

Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventing falls?We’re concerned about preventing falls for a number of reasons, but the most important ...

September 01, 2021
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Get Important, Preventive Care Virtually with An Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

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|Date: January 14, 2021
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Get Important, Preventive Care Virtually with An Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

What is the annual wellness visit?For those age 65+ covered by Medicare, the Annual Medicare Wellness Vis ...

What is the annual wellness visit?For those age 65+ covered by Medicare, the Annual Medicare Wellness Visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provider to create a personal health pla ...

January 14, 2021
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What Does Swiss Cheese Have to Do with Preventing COVID-19?

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|Date: December 16, 2020
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What Does Swiss Cheese Have to Do with Preventing COVID-19?

Think of COVID-19 prevention like a brick of Swiss cheese—not eating it, but stacking up the slices. Whil ...

Think of COVID-19 prevention like a brick of Swiss cheese—not eating it, but stacking up the slices. While no single virus prevention behavior is perfect, if a variety of behaviors are used together, ...

December 16, 2020
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Workplace violence: Know the warning signs

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|Date: June 19, 2017
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Workplace violence: Know the warning signs

Is your workplace at risk of experiencing a violent incident? Probably not, you may believe. But consider ...

Is your workplace at risk of experiencing a violent incident? Probably not, you may believe. But consider the statistics: In 2013, 404 homicides occurred on the job, according to the 2016 edition of t ...

June 19, 2017
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#NationalPetDay Does Your Therapist have a Wagging Tail?

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|Date: April 11, 2017
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#NationalPetDay Does Your Therapist have a Wagging Tail?

Whether your pet has a furry tail, a feathered tail or no tail at all, animal therapy can be a big mood-b ...

Whether your pet has a furry tail, a feathered tail or no tail at all, animal therapy can be a big mood-booster for patients with mental or chronic health conditions. Simply holding or petting animals ...

April 11, 2017
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Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer" because it can be deadly and those who have h ...

High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer" because it can be deadly and those who have high blood pressure may not know they have it. To help prevent high blood pressure, the U.S. Cen ...

June 16, 2016
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7 Tips to Help Keep You Solidly on Your Feet

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|Date: April 29, 2015
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7 Tips to Help Keep You Solidly on Your Feet

Did you know falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults? Physical ch ...

Did you know falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults? Physical changes, your health condition and even the medications you’re taking can make falls more likely. ...

April 29, 2015
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What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?

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|Date: February 03, 2014
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What Do You Know About Preventing Heart Disease?

You can take steps to reduce your risk for heart disease. Find out more about preventing heart dis ...

You can take steps to reduce your risk for heart disease. Find out more about preventing heart disease by taking this quiz. 1. Which of these is a cause of heart disease? A. Stroke B. Arthritis ...

February 03, 2014
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