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March 16, 2022

March is National Colorectal Cancer Month

Jane Garner

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in either the colon or rectum and are often grouped together because they have many features in common. It can be better known as colon cancer for short, or rectal cancer depending on where it starts. Each year, more than 50,000 families across the country lose a loved […]

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March 16, 2022

March is National Colorectal Cancer Month

Jane Garner

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in either the colon or rectum and are often grouped together because they have many features in common. It can be better known as colon cancer for short, or rectal cancer depending on where it starts. Each year, more than 50,000 families across the country lose a loved […]

February 28, 2022

Treating sleep apnea with CPAP therapy is associated with lower risk of heart problems

Jeffrey Wood

Study suggests that treating sleep apnea is important for heart health DARIEN, IL – Findings from a recent study show that patients with untreated, moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea had a higher risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, but the risk of incident heart problems was decreased in those who used CPAP therapy. Results show that […]

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February 28, 2022

Treating sleep apnea with CPAP therapy is associated with lower risk of heart problems

Jeffrey Wood

Study suggests that treating sleep apnea is important for heart health DARIEN, IL – Findings from a recent study show that patients with untreated, moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea had a higher risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, but the risk of incident heart problems was decreased in those who used CPAP therapy. Results show that […]

February 17, 2022

National Cancer Awareness Month

Jane Garner

February is National Cancer Awareness month. While there is no certain way to prevent cancer, you can certainly take steps to lower your risk of getting it.  At least 42% of newly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. are potentially preventable, according to current research. We can avoid a lot of cancer cases, but we can’t […]

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February 17, 2022

National Cancer Awareness Month

Jane Garner

February is National Cancer Awareness month. While there is no certain way to prevent cancer, you can certainly take steps to lower your risk of getting it.  At least 42% of newly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. are potentially preventable, according to current research. We can avoid a lot of cancer cases, but we can’t […]

February 10, 2022

February is American Heart Month

Jane Garner

February is the month of love, so hearts are seen everywhere, but did you know since 1963, February has been American Heart Month? A month to raise awareness about heart disease and to promote cardiovascular health. Heart diseases include blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems, and congenital heart defects. The most common heart disease in […]

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February 10, 2022

February is American Heart Month

Jane Garner

February is the month of love, so hearts are seen everywhere, but did you know since 1963, February has been American Heart Month? A month to raise awareness about heart disease and to promote cardiovascular health. Heart diseases include blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems, and congenital heart defects. The most common heart disease in […]

December 8, 2021

A Strong Defense Against the Flu: Get Vaccinated!

Jane Garner

Statistics show that flu cases start to rise in October, but the peak season is December through February, but also can even occur into May.  “During a recent flu season, there were 49 million flu illnesses. This is more than the combined populations of Texas and Florida. Of those who got the flu, 960,000 people […]

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December 8, 2021

A Strong Defense Against the Flu: Get Vaccinated!

Jane Garner

Statistics show that flu cases start to rise in October, but the peak season is December through February, but also can even occur into May.  “During a recent flu season, there were 49 million flu illnesses. This is more than the combined populations of Texas and Florida. Of those who got the flu, 960,000 people […]

June 22, 2021

5 Ways to Fix Common Ergonomic Issues in Your Home Office

Hinge Health

Over the past year, have you transformed your bedroom into your office? Has your kitchen table become your conference room? To curb COVID-19, many Americans have found themselves working from home. They’ve been forced to transform their living and dining areas into home offices. For many, this hasn’t been an easy transition. Especially if it […]

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June 22, 2021

5 Ways to Fix Common Ergonomic Issues in Your Home Office

Hinge Health

Over the past year, have you transformed your bedroom into your office? Has your kitchen table become your conference room? To curb COVID-19, many Americans have found themselves working from home. They’ve been forced to transform their living and dining areas into home offices. For many, this hasn’t been an easy transition. Especially if it […]

June 11, 2021

Men’s health: Checkups, screenings key during COVID-19 pandemic, beyond

Kathy Erdmann

Men, reconsider your reservations about the doctor’s office and talk to your health care team about potentially lifesaving screenings.

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June 11, 2021

Men’s health: Checkups, screenings key during COVID-19 pandemic, beyond

Kathy Erdmann

Men, reconsider your reservations about the doctor’s office and talk to your health care team about potentially lifesaving screenings.

June 3, 2021

Treating hearing loss can be good for your brain

Amplifon

You may have heard that the eyes are a window to the soul, but have you ever thought of the ears being a pathway to the brain? Well its true. Researchers have found there is a link between hearing and cognition – the brain’s process of perceiving and understanding. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month – Learn more about how prompt treatment of hearing loss could keep your brain function healthy.

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June 3, 2021

Treating hearing loss can be good for your brain

Amplifon

You may have heard that the eyes are a window to the soul, but have you ever thought of the ears being a pathway to the brain? Well its true. Researchers have found there is a link between hearing and cognition – the brain’s process of perceiving and understanding. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month – Learn more about how prompt treatment of hearing loss could keep your brain function healthy.