February 20, 2015 Nursemaid’s Elbow: Children between the ages of 2 and 4 are susceptible to certain injury patterns because of the stage...
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Medical Update Archives
February Is American Heart Month
It’s that time of year again: the time where you see red hearts everywhere you go. Everyone is talking about...
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5 Health Improvements You Can Make Today That Will Pay Off For A Lifetime
(BPT) - Improving your health and wellness can seem like a daunting task, especially if you know you have some...
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Medical Update – What You Can Do To Fight The Flu
It’s that time of year again: the dreaded flu season. We’ve all heard the stories on the news of the...
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Medical Update – Salty vs. Sweet
We’ve all heard for most of our lives that salt intake is linked to increased blood pressure and heart disease....
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Five Simple Solutions To SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
It’s winter again, and the days are getting shorter. The skies seem cloudier, the air colder, and the wind has...
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Medical Update – What Is A Growth Plate Fracture?
If you have children then chances are you have heard of the term growth plate fracture. So, what is a...
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November is American Diabetes Month
Ironically, we kick off a month in which we are trying to cure diabetes immediately on the heels of a...
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Eye Health Tips-Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes
Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy...
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Preparing To Survive: Considerations For Life After Cancer
(BPT) - Today in the U.S., there are nearly 14 million individuals who have over- come cancer. Although more than...
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September Is World Alzheimer’s Month
World Alzheimer’s Month was launched in September 2012. September was chosen to encompass the already existing World Alzheimer’s Day on...
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Osteoarthritis and Joint Replacement Surgery?
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and affects the vast majority of patients with arthritis pain. Some refer...
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Back-To-School Nutrition Primer: Give Kids A Healthy Head Start On Academic Success
(BPT) - Parents arm their kids with a plethora of school supplies, new attire and the latest technology to prepare...
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August Is National Breastfeeding Month
As is my usual habit, I have picked topic based upon national health observances that are getting media attention each...
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Medical Update – Renewing The Body’s Cellular Communication System
For example, let’s look at diabetes. According to the University of Utah’s Health Sciences Department, “The food that you eat...
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Tips To Successfully Transform From Graduate To Employee
With the start of summercomes warm weather, vacation planning and an influx of recent graduates on the job hunt. In...
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June Is National Scoliosis Awareness Month
Each month I try to devote the Medical Update column to an awareness campaign or specific health observance for that...
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Medical Update – Emotional Freedom Technique: A Household Tool
Have you ever been in a situation when you have been stressed and either pinched the bridge of your nose,...
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
May became National Stroke Awareness Month by Presidential Proclamation 5975 on May 11, 1989, by President George H. W. Bush...
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