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FAMILY HEALTHWant to avoid getting sick this winter?
Dec 20, 2018
Avoid getting a cold or flu this winter and wash your hands. But, are you doing it correctly? We take a look at when you should wash your hands and how. Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGYUnderstanding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Dec 13, 2018
All Alzheimer’s patients have dementia, but not all dementia patients have Alzheimer’s. Those two terms are often used interchangeable. However, while they are related, they are not the same. Continue Reading -
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MISCELLANEOUSAfrican-American Health Information & Resource Cen...
Dec 6, 2018
The AAHIRC opened in 1999 with the purpose of eradicating health disparities and helping the community be healthy. To do so, they looked at the entire person and created a variety of services to carry... Continue Reading -
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HEART HEALTHHeart attack symptoms in women can differ than men
Dec 4, 2018
Ladies, did you know women can experience different heart attack symptoms than men? Knowing the signs could be the difference between life and death. Continue Reading -
CANCERThree ways to lower your risk of lung disease
Nov 27, 2018
As we age, our risk for lung disease naturally increases. While we can’t slow down aging, there are steps we can take to reduce our risk of getting lung cancer, COPD or other lung diseases and condit... Continue Reading -
NUTRITIONTen superfoods people with diabetes should incorpo...
Nov 21, 2018
To help people with diabetes year around, the American Diabetes Association put together a list of 10 superfoods that not only provide essential nutrients and fiber, but they also avoid causing a rapi... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHUnderstanding your blood pressure reading
Nov 15, 2018
When you have your blood pressure checked, the reading comes back as two numbers presented similar to that as a fraction. But what do these numbers mean, and how do you know if they point to high bloo... Continue Reading -
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MISCELLANEOUSWhat is bronchoscopy?
Nov 8, 2018
If you have a chronic lung condition or a physician suspects or a scan shows lung cancer, there’s a good chance a bronchoscopy is in your future. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, a team of nurses and respirat... Continue Reading -
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CANCERFive things you should know about lung cancer scre...
Nov 6, 2018
In an effort to find lung cancer early, when it’s more likely treatable, high-risk patients are encouraged to have annual CT scans for lung cancer. Here's what you need to know about lung cancer scree... Continue Reading