Health

Lifelong Learning

For a Vibrant Later  The old saying “use it or lose it” applies to our brain, our muscles and our relationships. Nancy Merz Nordstrom, an

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

What to Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Between 5 and 10 percent of women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as hyperandrogenism or androgen

The Sunshine Vitamin

Does the thought of lounging in the sun elicit nightmares of crow’s feet and sun spots? Do you lather yourself in pints of SPF 35

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The Face of Women’s Health

A Perspective from Local Health Care Leaders The evolving landscape of health care in the United States is at best confusing and at worst confounding.

MRI and CT Technology

Two of the most powerful diagnostic tools in use in medicine today are Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT). Each of these, in

Super Bugs

Superinfections or “superbugs” occur when cells previously infected by one organism become re-infected by another at a later time. These secondary infections are often caused

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Living with Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Management Pain is the body’s tool to communicate to us that something is wrong. By Charlotte Boatwright, R.N., PH.D. After colds and upper

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ADHD – Solving the Puzzle

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) One of the best-researched disorders in psychology, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects between five and eight percent of school-age

Looking at Skin Cancer

Did you know that one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime? Did you know that the risk goes

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