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Weight Loss: Strategies for Success

Weight Loss: Strategies for Success

Have you ever wanted to lose weight, but couldn't stick to a diet or exercise plan? Did you lose weight only to gain it back a few months or years down the road? You aren't alone. MSNBC reports that an …

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Do I Need Childbirth Classes?

Do I Need Childbirth Classes?

If you’re expecting a baby, you probably have a million questions: What am I supposed to be eating? What will delivery be like? Will I be a good parent? You’ve asked your doctor, you’ve bugged the heck out of your …

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What Does Full-Service Cardiac Care Mean?

What Does Full-Service Cardiac Care Mean?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. In 2006, according to the CDC, heart disease took the lives of 631,636 people (26% of deaths), which was more than one in every …

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Fitting Your Kids’ Backpacks

Fitting Your Kids’ Backpacks

Ouch, that has to hurt. You’ve seen school kids carrying their overloaded backpacks, and it’s just painful to watch. Usually, they’re leaning to one side, huge bags hoisted onto single shoulders. If you think that isn’t healthy, you’re right. Studies …

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting: First Trimester

What to Expect When You’re Expecting: First Trimester

Even before a woman realizes that she is pregnant, her body has begun preparation for nurturing a new life. From the moment of conception, both mother and child begin an incredible journey together. During the first trimester, the changes that …

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Don’t Skip those Boosters! The Benefits of Infant Immunization

Don’t Skip those Boosters! The Benefits of Infant Immunization

Preparing for a new baby is an exciting time. New parents often spend hours decorating the nursery, choosing names, and making their homes safe for little ones. Just as important to a baby’s safety as plug covers and safety latches …

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Reducing Stroke Risk: Top Tips

Reducing Stroke Risk: Top Tips

The National Stroke Association reports that approximately 80% of strokes are preventable. Why? Many of the risk factors for heart disease also contribute to stroke. That’s because stroke is caused by a blockage in or breakdown of blood vessels in …

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What is a Stroke?

What is a Stroke?

Sometimes called a “brain attack,” stroke is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability. However, up to 80% of strokes could be prevented. Causes of Stroke A stroke is caused …

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Top Tips for Heart-Healthy Meals Out

Top Tips for Heart-Healthy Meals Out

A healthy diet is one of the best ways that people can improve heart health. Many people find it easy to cook at home, but avoid eating out at restaurants. While it can be difficult to pass up the not-so-healthy …

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CyberKnife® Brings New Hope to Lung Cancer Patients

CyberKnife® Brings New Hope to Lung Cancer Patients

Doctors face a unique challenge when they treat lung cancer because the tumor often moves with every breath. A new robotic tool gives patients access to cutting-edge lung cancer treatment. The CyberKnife treats lung tumors as patients breathe normally, using …

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