Cancer Society updates mammogram guidelines
The American Cancer Society provides these guidelines for women at average risk: Ages 40 to 44: Annual mammograms are now optional. Ages 45 to 54: Women…
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Less sleep can make you feel better than longer, often-interrupted sleep
Getting enough sleep is about more than the number of hours you are in bed. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has found that people forced to…
Recipe: ‘This Ain’t No Texas Chili con Carne’
‘This Ain’t No Texas Chili con Carne’ National Chili Day is February 25, the fourth Thursday annually. Prejudice about what constitutes a great chili is…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Chocolate is good for you, so eat your candy, but not a lot of it at once,
It’s hard to believe that what was once considered to be an indulgence has now proved to be good for your heart, your lungs, and your brain. There’s even…
How to get the most from physical therapy or cardiac rehab
Unlike other types of treatment, physical therapy or cardiac rehabilitation aren’t things that are “done” to you; you must be an active participant. Dr….
Soup Swap Jan. 16: Crockpot Turkey Wild Rice soup
National Soup Swap Day! Crockpot Turkey Wild Rice Soup If your crockpot (slow cooker) isn’t already off the highest shelf of your pantry, January is the…
Odd medical codes: Were you struck by a duck?
Odd medical coding questions: ‘Were you struck by a duck?’ A new medical coding system increases the number of diseases from 14,000 to 70,000 and the new…