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Common Childhood Orthopedic Concerns – Medical Update

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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February Is American Heart Month

February 6, 2015

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

January 16, 2015

(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

January 3, 2015

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

December 19, 2014

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)

December 5, 2014

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?

November 22, 2014

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

November 7, 2014

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

October 17, 2014

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

October 3, 2014

(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

September 19, 2014

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?

September 5, 2014

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

August 15, 2014

(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

August 1, 2014

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 – Don’t Fall For Medicare Scams

July 18, 2014

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Medical Update – Renewing The Body’s Cellular Communication System

July 4, 2014

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

June 21, 2014

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

June 21, 2014

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

June 6, 2014

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 16, 2014

May became National Stroke Awareness Month by Presidential Proclamation 5975 on May 11, 1989, by President George H. W. Bush...

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