Guarding Against Gum Disease
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Signs of gum disease begin to be more noticeable as we age but it can appear as early as in our 30s and 40s.
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Zinc’s power to boost immune system in older adults
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Aging causes many maladies but a common one is a weakened immune system making older adults more susceptible to infections.
Read MoreDancehalls to Doctor’s Offices: Have you seen Molly?
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People might think that using psychedelic drugs, like “Molly” or “Ecstasy” for medical treatment is insane, but what they may not know is that MDMA was first synthesized to this end.
Read MoreVitamin D Doesn't Lower Blood Pressure
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Physicians have long been recommending Vitamin D as a way to lower blood pressure. A new study shows it may have no effect.
Read MoreNew Study Shows Folic Acid Reduces the Risk of Stroke
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A new study has emerged showing that folic acid may reduce the risk of stroke. Here's what you need to know. We've also got the best sources of folic acid to add to your diet.
Read MoreWhat to Ask Your Surgeon Before Surgery
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Finding the best surgeon for your particular procedure is half the battle. The other half is making sure you understand everything from start to finish about the surgery. It can be overwhelming, so we've created a cheat sheet for you with the most important questions to ask your surgeon before surgery.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Catheter Infections
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Catheters are commonly used in surgery and other medical procedures. Some people wonder about their safety and if they cause infection. In Urology, we use them all the time. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThe Truth About A Colonoscopy
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Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women. Discover prevention tips, the truth about a colonoscopy, and alternative methods to testing.
Read MoreMonday after daylight savings time may cause heart attacks
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Did you know that people tend to have more heart attacks on the Monday after Daylight Savings Time?
Read More9 Sleep Tips for "Spring Forward"
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Did you know there are 25% more heart attacks, 17% more car accidents and 6% more workplace accidents the day after we spring forward for Daylight Savings Time? Some people wonder why we are required to do this every year.
Read More'Fit Treadmill Score' May Determine Heart Attack Risk
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John's Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers have developed the "Fit Treadmill Score," to determine risk of heart attack over the next decade. The premise of the score is based on a person's ability to run on a treadmill.
Read MoreDo I Have An Overactive Bladder?
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Overactive bladder is a common problem that affects many people. In the United States, there are about 33 million people who suffer from an overactive bladder. About thirty percent of men are currently living with an overactive bladder.
Read MoreScent sensitive? Here's Why
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Are you experiencing headaches or other sinus issues in your workplace because of a coworker's perfume or cologne? Read on to learn why.
Read MoreStill Alice, Theory of Everything: Best Actors Raising Awareness
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I was incredibly excited to see both Julianne Moore and Eddie Redmayne win Academy Awards for their roles in Still Alice and The Theory of Everything. Both of these films raised tremendous awareness around two diseases we don't often talk about.
Read MoreSecond-Hand Smoking Still Affects 1 in 4 Smokers
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Second-hand smoking is still a huge concern when we talk about smoking as a habit. Learn who is at the highest risk and some tips for preventing its outcomes.
Read MoreUltimate Valentine's Day Gift? Get Your Man Screened
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With Valentine’s Day coming up, many women will be searching the perfect gift to give their man that shows them how much they truly care about and love them. Well, what’s better than a gift to make sure he’s going to be around for a while?
Read MoreVitamin D: Secret to High Energy
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Vitamin D is arguably the most important vitamin we need. It affects our entire body, especially our energy levels. Discover the best way to determine low levels.
Read MoreDangers of Excessive Weight
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Excessive weight affects your entire body; not just your digestive system. Being overweight poses a very real health risk and should be an issue taken seriously by everyone. As a general guideline a person’s waistline should be their height (in inches) divided by 2, and should be less than 35″ for women and 40″ for men.
Read MoreHeart Health ABC's
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Heart health is achievable. If you make small changes every day, you will have long term health when it comes to your heart.
Read MoreTips To Prevent Frostbite
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Frostbite is a painful skin injury as a result of the skin and tissue beneath freezing. It most commonly affects the nose, cheeks, fingers, toes, ears and chin. When the skin is open to air in very cold and windy weather, it is most susceptible to getting frostbite.
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