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Medications and Foods to Avoid if You Have Heart Disease

Every 42 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Each minute, another person in the country dies from a heart disease-related condition. For both men and women, heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, killing 25 percent of all people. February is American Heart Month, …

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A New Frontier: The Moon Landing & The Rise of Stem Cells for COPD Treatment

On July 20th, 1969 America did the impossible: it landed two men on the moon. To say this was an unfathomable concept for its time would be an understatement. In a time where basic computers filled entire buildings, the technology and know-how to launch a manned flight seemed decades beyond …

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WHAT IS LYMPHEDEMA?

By Scottie Bull, PT, CLT-LANA Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissue spaces that cause swelling, most often in the arm(s) and/or legs(s), but may also involve the trunk.  Swelling may develop when lymph vessels are missing, impaired or damaged, or after lymph nodes are removed. Symptoms …

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2017 CARDIAC ARREST AND CPR FACT SHEET

CPR & SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST While the terms heart attack, cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death are often used as if they are synonymous, they aren’t. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow supply to the heart muscle through a coronary artery is severely reduced or cut off completely. …

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Is your heart hurting? Have you been disappointed in love?

By Cheryl Rogers When your special relationship has ended through death or divorce, you may feel lost. You may feel very much alone, but the Bible tells us you are not. “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart,” it says in Psalm 34:18. Your maker …

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Dry Skin or Athlete’s Foot? Diabetic Patients, Beware!

Dr. John Bidelspach Athlete’s foot is a common, fungal skin infection we see in our patients. A majority of cases begin between the toes and spread to the bottom of the feet. Athlete’s foot is caused from fungus growing on the top layer of your skin. It is contagious and you …

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Get Chronic Low Back Pain Under Control Without Surgery

Oh, how an aching back can impact every element of your life. More than 3/4 of Americans experience low back pain at some point in their lives, and roughly half of sufferers have recurring episodes. Some people have chronic low back pain, which can result in a frustrating search for a …

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FULL-SERVICE, FASHION & FUNCTION, FOR ALL YOUR OPTICAL NEEDS

At Precision Optics, we’ve designed our optical department to provide everything you need for clear, crisp vision and impeccable personal style. We are your eyes’ one-stop destination, offering everything from vision exams to the latest trends in designer eyewear, plus a first-rate staff of highly trained professionals ready to cater …

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Happy New Year! Cheers to Your Heart!

It’s that time of year again, where we all make those perpetual New Year’s resolutions. Along with the normal, lets get fit and lose weight mantra, its important for people to seriously take their heart into consideration. Along with a good nutrient dense diet and regular exercise, stopping smoking should …

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Sacral Neuromodulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

Have you tried treatment for overactive bladder, urinary incontinence or fecal incontinence and still suffer from any of the symptoms below? • Urgency to get to the restroom in time • Increased frequency of urination • Getting up at night 2 or more times to urinate • Wearing adult protective …

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