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Stay Safe This Halloween!

Stay Safe This Halloween!

Halloween is a night for dressing up, spending time with friends, and of course trick or treating. But for some families Halloween  can get really scary if there’s an accident or medical emergency. Here are some tips on avoiding the …

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Seven Signs You Need More Sleep

Seven Signs You Need More Sleep

When you shuffle into the bathroom each morning, do you stifle yawns or notice dark circles under your eyes? We’re all familiar with those signs of sleep deprivation, but lack of sleep can also affect our bodies in other ways. …

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Get the Facts: Prostate Cancer FAQ

Get the Facts: Prostate Cancer FAQ

What disease will affect one in five men during their lifetime? Prostate cancer, the second most common cancer among men. Although there’s no way to completely prevent prostate cancer, men can take steps to reduce their risk, and to catch …

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Men’s Health: What Guys Really Need to Know

Men’s Health: What Guys Really Need to Know

We all know the stereotype: men hate to go to the doctor. But the data show that stereotype has a basis in reality. Most of the health problems that men suffer are preventable—with regular trips to the doctor. Since September …

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Keep Employees Healthy with Company Care

Keep Employees Healthy with Company Care

Yesterday was Labor Day, a day set aside to recognize the impact of workers on America’s social and economic growth. Since the inception of the holiday over 100 years ago, the American workplace has changed dramatically. We know more about …

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Intro to Intravascular Ultrasound

Intro to Intravascular Ultrasound

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The disease contributes to heart attack and stroke, which can be debilitating or fatal. Due to advances in medicine doctors and patients have more options for diagnosing heart …

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Treating Back Pain: Is It Time for Surgery?

Treating Back Pain: Is It Time for Surgery?

The leading cause of missed work, back pain can easily sideline someone from even the simplest daily activities. Because the causes of back pain vary so widely, however, treatment options also vary. Most patients need only rest, over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, and …

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Back Pain: When to See a Doctor

Back Pain: When to See a Doctor

At one time or another, most of us have experienced back pain. The leading cause of missed work, back pain contributes to over $50 billion a year in lost productivity. Most of the time, these injuries heal themselves. However, some …

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Neurological Health Begins with Your Heart

Neurological Health Begins with Your Heart

Heart disease is the top killer in the United States, and stroke follows close behind as the third most deadly condition. Both heart disease and stroke are also leading causes for disability in this country. Yet patients can also prevent …

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Adult Immunizations: Is It Time for You to “Get Stuck”?

Adult Immunizations: Is It Time for You to “Get Stuck”?

The recent outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in California raises an important health issue: adult vaccinations. Often we equate immunizations with babies and school children, but adults need them, too. Not only are unimmunized adults risking their own health, but …

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