• Am I At Risk For Lung Cancer?

    Sep 8, 2017, 13:45 by Andrew Laker
    There is no sure way to know if you're going to get lung cancer. Certain factors can make you more likely to get lung cancer than another person.
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  • Protect Your Ears from Loud Sounds and Water

    Jul 18, 2017, 08:47 by Andrew Laker
    Exposure to loud sounds whether from music, machinery, power tools, or guns can cause permanent hearing loss and in most cases is preventable. For those with ear tubes or ears that are sensitive to water, swim plugs will keep the water out.
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  • GERD: A Burning Issue for Many

    Jul 12, 2017, 16:45 by Andrew Laker
    For many people, heartburn is more than just an occasional annoyance. These people have a common digestive problem called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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  • Upgrade Your Approach to Kids' Screen Time

    Jun 13, 2017, 13:15 by User Not Found
    Screen time regulations and advisories are changing along with our ever technologically evolving world. Learn a bit about today's policies and how to best utilize technology in your own family.
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  • Help Children Face Their Fears

    Jun 13, 2017, 13:09 by User Not Found
    Although children’s reactions to their fears — monsters, spiders or storms — may worry parents, the good news is that almost all children go through the same thing.
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  • Life After Cancer

    Jun 13, 2017, 11:35 by User Not Found
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    Not smoking. Staying active. Keeping a healthy weight. Eating a well-balanced diet. All these things can prevent certain cancers and make a cancer survivor feel better.

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  • Get Back on Track After Overindulgence

    Jun 13, 2017, 11:12 by User Not Found
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    Despite your best efforts to exercise moderation, treats proved too tempting. Don’t sweat it if you suffer a setback in your healthy habits. You have the power to prevent a minor lapse from turning into a major detour to unhealthy choices. First, ease your physical symptoms. Then, address your mental approach.

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  • What is proper wound care?

    Jun 8, 2017, 11:44 by User Not Found
    Injuries are a part of life, and in honor of National Wound Care Week, we explore a broad type of injury that can often be sustained from cuts, rashes, burns, punctures, etc. and potentially made worse by improper care, genetics or underlying health issues.
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  • Ready to Start a Family? Tips to Help You Conceive

    Apr 17, 2017, 14:23 by Andrew Laker
    You may think you already know the baby-making basics. In reality, getting pregnant is a little more complex.
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  • Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms with Rosemary

    Apr 17, 2017, 13:50 by Andrew Laker
    Try out this light and healthy recipe that is a snap to prepare.
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  • Do Your Children Drink Enough Water?

    Apr 17, 2017, 13:39 by Andrew Laker
    According to a study in the American Journal of Public Health, more than half of all U.S. children and adolescents don’t drink enough water.
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  • Surprising Hiking Trails in Southern Indiana

    Mar 20, 2017, 16:08 by Andrew Laker
    Want to get out in nature but don't want to spend too much time traveling to get there? Some of the best hiking spots in Southern Indiana can be found a short drive away.
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  • Never Change a Hearing Aid Battery Again

    Mar 14, 2017, 12:32 by Andrew Laker
    Lithium-ion batteries — the same type used in cellular phones — are now available for hearing aids and provide 24 hours of listening time.
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  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Aids Cancer Rehabilitation

    Mar 14, 2017, 10:51 by Andrew Laker
    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a useful medical treatment that has been around for about a hundred years. HBOT was initially developed to treat decompression sickness (the bends), but has been found to be useful for many other medical conditions.
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  • Blueberry Orange Muffins Recipe

    Mar 9, 2017, 08:42 by Andrew Laker
    Looking for a great new recipe? This recipe focuses on maximizing flavors without adding extra calories!
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  • Bringing Best Practices to the Bedside

    Feb 23, 2017, 09:23 by Andrew Laker
    As a clinical nurse specialist at Columbus Regional Hospital, Kathy Jackson regularly makes the rounds to visit patients recovering from a wide range of medical conditions and surgical procedures. She works alongside other nurses to improve the quality of care and achieve the best possible outcomes.
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  • Pritikin: Reducing your chances of having a second heart attack

    Feb 21, 2017, 11:32 by Andrew Laker
    When Linda Scheidt, 60, had a respiratory infection last winter, she went to her doctor and learned something surprising, not about her breathing, but about her heart.
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  • The Do's and Don'ts of Antibiotic Use

    Nov 15, 2016, 10:55 by User Not Found
    Antibiotics aren't needed to cure most common seasonal illnesses, and the overuse and misuse of these medications can cause serious side effects. Learn more about proper antibiotic use.
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  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Wound Management

    Nov 8, 2016, 09:24 by Andrew Laker
    Foot ulcerations are one of the most common complications affecting patients with diabetes mellitus. One in four diabetic individuals will develop a lower extremity ulceration, most commonly in the mid to later stages of life.
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  • Answers About Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

    Oct 31, 2016, 15:41 by Andrew Laker
    Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a type of surgery that improves blood flow to the heart. Surgeons use CABG to treat people who have severe coronary heart disease (CHD).
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