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Halloween Costumes: Safety Dos and Don’ts
Dress your trick-or-treater safely for a great Halloween. A fun disguise is key to a successful Halloween. Whether you buy the costume the night before or painstakingly sew for weeks in advance, safety is the top priority on any parent's …
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How Can I Prepare for my Mammogram?
When it comes to a mammogram, a little preparation goes a long way. Whether this is your first mammogram or one of many annual exams, here are a few guidelines to remember. Go stress-free into your appointment with these helpful …
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How Diabetes Affects Heart Health
Diabetes can affect many integral organs and systems in your body, including your heart. Over 25 million people in the United States have diabetes, a disease in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high. Type 2 diabetes, the most …
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Breast Cancer: Who Is at Risk?
Some women are at higher risk for developing breast cancer than others. Anyone can get cancer, but some people have risk factors that may increase their chances. Certain risk factors, such as gender, are out of your control, and they …
Join Our 2012 Denton Heart Walk Team
We are walking for heart health on Saturday, October 6. Join us! The goal of the American Heart Association is to improve the cardiovascular health of Americans by 20% and reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20% by the year …
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Should I Be Screened for Prostate Cancer?
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month puts the focus on men's risk factors and the need for screenings. Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men with 1 in 6 men being diagnosed in their lifetimes. In fact, the …
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Common Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation
September is National Atrial Fibrillation Month. Learn more about this common heart arrhythmia and how it’s treated. Atrial fibrillation, or AF, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. An arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the heartbeat’s …
5 Ways You Can Help Your Aging Parents
Adult children can help their aging parents improve their health in a variety of ways. September is Healthy Aging Month, which places national attention on health and disease prevention while growing older. Denton Regional Medical Center encourages you to spend …
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Back to School: Nutrition Tips for the Lunchbox
Do you know what your kids are eating for lunch at school? It’s back to school season! You may have already purchased your child’s school supplies and a few new outfits, but have you thought about their lunches? Good nutrition …