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05/29/2020
How is your family getting along with each other now that our homes have become so multi-functional? While it’s only natural to get annoyed with the people we live with, it’s not exactly pleasant. We have some ideas to minimize frustrations and help everyone get along better.
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05/28/2020
When Kimberly Beachy developed gestational diabetes, she kept the disease under control by eating well and managing a physically demanding job. Then her daughter was born 12 weeks early.
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05/28/2020
Many of us are ready to release pent-up energy and soak up some fresh air now that outdoor recreation spaces have reopened. The question is how to enjoy parklands, hiking trails and water areas safely and protect ourselves and others from the spread of germs.
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05/27/2020
Joint pain can have a wide variety of causes. This can make it difficult to know when it is time to talk to a physician regarding pain you may be experiencing. Sometimes the joint pain can be from an acute injury. Sometimes the pain can be from a chronic ongoing condition with gradually increasing joint pain.
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05/26/2020
Patients with cancer who are either undergoing chemotherapy/systemic therapy or who recently completed their surgical or radiation treatment have a higher risk of contracting viruses, including COVID-19.
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05/22/2020
We're all getting used to physical distancing these days, but it's even more challenging when you need health care in your home. Wound care, blood tests, even rehabilitation services call for a personal touch. And that means close contact, not the recommended six feet apart.
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05/22/2020
Tempted to return to your favorite restaurant or jump back into the gym? Before you take advantage of all the things you can do again, consider the safety and risks of those choices.
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05/14/2020
The leading cause of death for women in the U.S. is cardiovascular disease – outnumbering the next 16 causes of death in women combined, including all cancers. Yet prevention and treatment for women are still less aggressive than for men. We need to change this.
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05/13/2020
The best way to manage arthritis – during a pandemic or not – is to stay active. Sometimes people are worried that if they’re active, they’ll wear out their joints more quickly. But in fact, the opposite can also be true.
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05/07/2020
If you or someone you live with is having symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, please call 9-1-1. We are concerned that some people may not be calling because they’re afraid of COVID-19. The hospital is the safest place for you to be if you are having a medical crisis.
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05/05/2020
Do the recent stay-at-home orders have you and your family relying on screens more than usual? Screens may play an even larger role right now in their lives than before. So, finding positive approaches to make the most of your child’s screen time is more important than ever.
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05/05/2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic, changes to family routines are inevitable. Working from home and e-learning mean spending more time on screens for families and less time being active.
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05/04/2020
Right now is a tough time to find the right medical equipment to help a loved one limited by age or disability. But as we stay at home more, many families recognize the need for assistive devices that help make aging in place safer and easier.
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