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AEDs Save Lives
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How to Ease Your Back Pain this Hiking Season
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Hydration ... Why Is it important?
Did you know that water makes up approximately 60% of your body weight? Your body depends on it for survival as every cell, tissue and organ needs it to properly function. But are you really getting enough? Are there ways to make hydrating more fun?
Before we dive into how to hydrate, you should understand why it's important. Hydration is key in helping your body:
- Excrete waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements
- Control temperature
- Lubricate joints
- Carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells
- Aid in digestion
- Maintain normal blood pressure
- Stabilize heartbeat
- Maintain electrolyte balance
- P...
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The Benefits of CBD: Fact or Fiction?
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Mammogram or Bust
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Shoe Shopping for Healthy Feet
You walk on your feet every day, forcing them to support the weight of your body. Repeated stress on your feet can cause damage over time. The right shoes can help keep your feet healthy. The wrong shoes can cause foot problems.
What’s Your Foot Shape?
To get a good fit, you need to know the shape of your foot. Do this simple test: While standing, place your foot on a piece of paper and trace around it. Is your foot straight or curved? Do you have a foot problem, such as a bunion, that causes your foot outline to show a bulge on the side of your big toe?
Finding Your Fit for Healthy Feet
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Healthy Nails Are at Your Fingertips
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Which Method of Colorectal Cancer Screening is Right For You?
You have choices when it comes to your colorectal cancer screening. Doctors now recommend colon screening for those of us over the age of 45. If you're younger than 45 and experiencing any of these common symptoms of colon cancer (e.g., change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, seeing blood in your stool), talk with your doctor about scheduling a screening.
Need another reason to get screened? If colorectal cancer is found before it has the chance to spread, the five-year relative survival rate is about 90%, according to the American Cancer Society. Therefore, if...
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Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Should you consider getting a screening for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? Yes you should. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aortic aneurysms or aortic dissections (tears) were the cause of 9,904 deaths in 2019. If an aneurysm ruptures, it’s very unlikely that the person will survive long enough to have it repaired.
What Is an Aortic Aneurysm?
An aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bulging of the wall of your aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of your body. An aneurysm may grow over time. The larger the aneurysm becomes, the...