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What to Expect from Stroke Rehabilitation
After stroke, neurological rehabilitation can help make you stronger and more independent. When a stroke patient regains skills, both they and their caretakers benefit enormously. This May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so let's take a look at the neurological rehabilitation …
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How Can Stretching Reduce Arthritis Pain?
Defy arthritis pain by staying limber. When you experience arthritis pain, it's tempting to roll up in a ball and go back to bed. Although the pain in your body may be screaming for you to sit down and remain …
What Should I Do if I am Bitten by a Snake?
Be prepared in case of a snake bite with these helpful guidelines. Snake bites are rare because, typically, snakes flee at the sight of humans. That said, it's important to know what to do in the event of an accident. …
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Grill Safety Checklist
Grilling should mean juicy meals on warm summer days, not danger. Protect your family with these tips. Where there's fire, there's safety risk. A simple mistake during a moment of distraction can be life threatening. Be deliberate and think twice …
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Medication Safety Tips: Dosing, Labels and Directions
Use these guidelines to navigate medications with confidence. Pharmaceutical products solve many health problems, but they require careful attention. Here are some top tips for making medications work for us. Organize. Keep a list of all current medications inside your …
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Pregnancy Pains and Symptoms: When To Worry
When it comes to the health of you and your baby, listen to your body. It's normal to become extra sensitive to our bodies' feelings when we're pregnant. When a bad case of the flu feels more like a pregnancy-related …
The Benefits of Post-operative Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Month highlights the vital role that rehabilitation plays in improving life after surgery. Occupational therapy is a form of rehabilitation that helps patients return to everyday activities after a traumatic event, whether it be a car accident or …
Is My Sports Injury Serious?
Sports injuries aren’t only a problem for serious athletes. Know the signs of serious damage so you can get the right care. Sports injuries can happen to anyone, from the lunch break power walker to the swimmer training for the …
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Top Tips for Choosing a PCP or Specialist
Find out how to select a doctor that best fits your needs. A primary care provider, or PCP, helps you maintain health and prevent illness and, when necessary, refers you to an expert on specific conditions – a specialist. PCPs …
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When Should I Have a Colonscopy?
Your level of risk determines when and how often you should receive this vital screening. The mission of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is to spread the word about this deadly disease and how colonoscopies save lives. Since colorectal cancer …