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Strong at 65 and beyond: How to prevent senior...

September 6, 2023

Senior falls can be prevented with careful planning and proven fall prevention strategies.

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What is shingles? Everything you need to know

June 5, 2023 by Emily Paulsen

What is shingles? Learn about the signs and symptoms and how you can treat and prevent this condition.

tags: immunizations , shingles , vaccines

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Is arthritis preventable? Tips for keeping your...

May 5, 2022

You may not be able to completely prevent arthritis, but you can take steps to prevent it from getting in the way of a full and active life.

tags: arthritis , joint replacement

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Joint replacement surgery: Answers to 6 important...

February 16, 2022

Joint replacement surgery might be the answer if significant joint pain is preventing you from living a healthy and enjoyable life.

tags: joint replacement , orthopedics

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How to prevent heart disease at every age

February 7, 2022

Heart attacks can no longer be thought of as just an “old man’s disease,” according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

tags: er , heart , trauma

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5 tips to add more healthy years of life

January 14, 2022 by Becky Frusher

Harvard researchers have identified 5 key lifestyle areas that can have a positive impact on health and longevity.

tags: health risk assessment , hra

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What is cholesterol and what makes it "good" or...

November 2, 2021

Learn the difference between HDL and LDL and what the numbers mean for risk of heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.

tags: cholesterol , heart disease , stroke

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3 great reasons to take an online health risk ...

August 17, 2021

An HRA is a fast, easy way to discover if you are at risk for specific health conditions or a candidate for certain medical procedures..

tags: health risk assessment , hra

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21 common signs and symptoms of a thyroid problem

May 28, 2021

When the thyroid produces too little or too much hormone, this can lead to a range of symptoms, like fatigue, anxiety and weight changes.

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Before FAST: How to recognize early warning signs...

April 28, 2021

Learning to recognize early warning signs of stroke may allow you to get treatment before a stroke happens.

tags: early warning signs of stroke , stroke

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Holiday heart risks during a time of COVID-19

November 13, 2020

The holidays can be a time for increased health risks. Here's what to know about holiday heart risks during COVID-19 and how to avoid them.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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How to be mentally healthy during the coronavirus...

April 1, 2020

While the behavioral health experts at Medical City North Hills compiled this information for seniors, these practical tips apply to anyone who...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , mental health

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5 surprising heart attack risk factors most people...

February 7, 2020

Most people know that high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking are among the top preventable risk factors for heart disease. However...

tags: flu , heart attack , heart disease , migraines

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Strong at 65 and beyond: How to prevent senior...

What is shingles? Everything you need to know

Is arthritis preventable? Tips for keeping your...

Joint replacement surgery: Answers to 6 important...

How to prevent heart disease at every age

5 tips to add more healthy years of life

What is cholesterol and what makes it "good" or...

3 great reasons to take an online health risk ...

21 common signs and symptoms of a thyroid problem

Before FAST: How to recognize early warning signs...

Holiday heart risks during a time of COVID-19

How to be mentally healthy during the coronavirus...

5 surprising heart attack risk factors most people...