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Ask your primary care provider about screening for signs of cognitive impairment

(SST) By Dorsey GriffithIn a cruel irony, one of the most significant health challenges facing older Americans is also one of the least diagnosed, especially in the early stages when steps can be taken …

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7 tips for electrical safety in and around your home

(SST) May is Electrical Safety Month! It's a great time to remind yourself of the potential dangers associated with electricity and be proactive about electrical safety in and around your home, workplace and community. …

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3 steps to save a life

(SST) By Kenji Inaba, MD, FACS, FRCSCYou're on your way to work when a car crash happens. A backyard bonfire takes a turn while chopping firewood. While in your backyard, a neighbor has an …

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Difficulty swallowing? You may have eosinophilic esophagitis

(SST) Do you find it difficult to swallow food? Does food feel like it gets stuck in your throat when you eat? These are common symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disease that affects …

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Contest Rewards Bearded Men Who Combine Good Grooming with Goodwill

(SST) Across the nation, whiskered men are making the world a bearder place to live; or in other words, they are contributing positively to their communities. Whether they're aiding the homeless or championing animal …

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7 mental health benefits of exercise

(SST) Exercise is much more than just cardio and weights. You may not realize that as you're working up a sweat, you're taking a load off your mind, too. Many people face the nagging …

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Is a dirty air filter sabotaging your indoor air quality and the life of your HVAC?

(SST) When's the last time you changed your HVAC's air filter? If you can't remember, you're not alone. Dirty air filters are one of the top reasons for HVAC service calls. This common - …

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how to help prevent an overdose

(SST) This month highlights the important role mental health plays in our general health and well-being. It influences how we feel, think and act. Many Americans of all ages experience mental distress. According to …

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In good hands: The quality of nurse anesthesiology experience and education

(SST) Did you know that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, safely administer more than 50 million anesthetics to patients each year in the U.S.? These anesthesia …

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Choosing Supplements That Hit the Mark

(SST) There are over 80,000 vitamins and dietary supplements on the market, but not all are created equal. Seventy-four percent of Americans take dietary supplements to improve their quality of life. However, many are …

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