| 03/09/2010: |
Ear and Hearing Health |
Hearing loss is a common problem that is caused by noise, aging, disease and heredity.
According to the National Institute on...
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| 03/02/2010: |
Glaucoma |
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), glaucoma affects approximately four million Americans, nearly half of whom are unaware that they have the disease. Between 9 and 12 percent of all cases of blindness in the...
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| 02/23/2010: |
Maximum Heart Rate |
By monitoring heart rate, an individual can determine if he or she is exercising at an appropriate level. Maximum heart rate (MHR) is the number of times that an individual’s heart would beat within one minute if it was...
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| 02/16/2010: |
AMD/Low Vision Awareness |
Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a chronic eye disease associated with aging that gradually destroys the macula. The macula is the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision needed for seeing objects clearly and...
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| 02/09/2010: |
National Wise Health Consumer Month |
Each year, Americans pay for insurance premiums, prescriptions, office visit copays, deductibles and other medical expenses - all of which add up to a significant investment. Now more than ever, it is important to make sure that...
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| 02/02/2010: |
American Heart Month |
Approximately every 25 seconds, an American has a coronary event. Approximately every minute, an American dies from one. February is American Heart Month, a time to urge Americans to join the battle against heart...
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| 01/26/2010: |
Physical Activity |
Physical activity refers to any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. Exercise is a form of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive and performed with the goal of improving health or...
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| 01/19/2010: |
Thyroid Awareness Month |
It is estimated that more than 27 million Americans have some form of thyroid dysfunction. Of those 27 million people, more than half remain undiagnosed because thyroid problems can easily be confused with other...
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| 01/12/2010: |
In the Event of an Emergency |
Following an emergency such as a severe weather event, individuals and families may be stuck in their homes for a long period of time, possibly days. During this time, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage...
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| 01/05/2010: |
Nutrition |
Throughout the holidays, tempting meals often lead to extra pounds and New Year's resolutions. In making such resolutions, we look for ways to improve ourselves by making lifestyle changes. When you think about your...
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