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By Kathy A. Megyeri
Lillian Banyacski, 90, of Somerset, NJ, had an aortic heart valve replaced and the first question she asked after the surgery in the recovery room was, “When can I go to...
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From Family Features
Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, about 75% don’t have it under control, and...
By Kathy A. Megyeri
"Obtaining hearing aids has helped me hear so much better, stay socially active and hopefully, will prevent future medical maladies. If you are struggling to hear, please don't put off a visit to the audiologist or...
Tips to help comfortably and safely rehab an injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 36 million falls occur among seniors ages 65 and older and 1 out of 5 falls causes serious injury such as a...
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By Kathy Megyeri
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, but sometimes, there are very few signs, especially for heart valve disease.
The heart, as most remember from high school biology class,...
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By Rebecca Fending
Summer is when it’s easy to slip behind on your health regimen due to having lots of fun in the sun. Whether that means sweating more than usual or not properly caring...
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From Family Features
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and globally. Studies throughout the past two decades indicate more than 80% of all cardiovascular events may be prevented...
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By Jan Larraine Cox
You’re in charge, not your stuff! Let's find the best way to organize.
First step: Meditate in order to relax your muscles and reduce your heart rate. This practice leads to increased...
From Family Features
Poor oral health is common among American adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 65 million Americans have periodontitis, the most advanced form of periodontal disease. According to Harvard Medical School, people with...
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From Family Features
It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood...
