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What does it mean if you have diverticulosis or diverticulitis? |
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What does it mean if you have diverticulosis or diverticulitis?
The terms diverticulosis and diverticulitis are used to describe conditions collectively known as diverticular disease. Diverticular disease is extremely common, affecting approximately 30 million Americans annually. It is estimated that… Author: Bastian Domajnko MD | ||
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Tips for Talking to Your Doctor |
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Entering a doctor's office can be like entering a different world. There are often "rules"and "protocols" that the doctor, nurses, and staff follow that you may not be familiar with. Here are some things that can be helpful in making… Author: Jim Sutton, RPA-C and Sagar Nigwekar, MD | ||
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Oral Health for Mother and Baby |
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Caring for a pregnant mother's teeth and gums should start before she becomes pregnant. Ideally women who are planning to get pregnant should visit their dentist and have any necessary work done before the pregnancy. Mothers should continue to visit… Author: Doron Kochman DDS | ||
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Chiropractic: Skepticism, Integration and Consumerism |
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“The chiropractic profession is assuming its valuable and appropriate role in the health care system in this country and around the world. As this happens, the professional battles of the past will fade and the patients at last will… Author: Brian D. Justice, DC | ||
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Back Pain: Is It Serious or Will It Go away? |
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Back pain is common. Up to 84% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. At times a specific injury can be identified, but more commonly there is no obvious cause. For many individuals, episodes of… Author: Mary Dombovy, M.D. | ||
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Pre-Diabetes and Insulin Resistance: Heading Diabetes Off at the Pass |
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A touch of sugar? Borderline diabetes? Impaired glucose tolerance? It's been called many things, but officially it's known as "Pre-diabetes".
It may be helpful to think of diabetes as a progression that begins with insulin resistance and related metabolic disorders.… Author: Jean M. Bauch, RD, CDE | ||
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New Year, New You, Old Ears? |
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With every New Year comes a host of resolutions. Time and time again, number one on the list relates to getting in shape, joining a gym, losing 10 pounds, etc. Any way you look at it, the bottom line is… Author: Sarah Klimasewski, Au.D. | ||
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Heart Disease in Women: The Heart Does Not Discriminate |
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Contrary to popular belief, diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular and vascular disease) affect men and women in nearly equal numbers.
Many people believe that men are more prone to heart attacks and heart problems, while women… Author: Thomas Rocco, Jr., MD | ||
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Do I have High Blood Pressure...and Should I be more Worried about my Top or my Bottom Number? |
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It is estimated that over 70 million people in the U.S. have high blood pressure (hypertension). However, only about 60% are aware of their hypertension and are
receiving treatment for it. Almost 40% of Americans (28 million people in this… Author: Thomas A. Rocco, Jr., MD | ||
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Have a Healthy and Safe Halloween! |
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As the weather turns colder and the leaves start changing colors, parents brace themselves for an annual ritual. The festive time of Halloween conjures up both pleasant memories of their own childhood when they went out “Trick or Treating”, as… Author: Doron Kochman DDS | ||
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A Healthy Diet You Can Live With |
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Articles about nutrition are often complex and confusing. Multiple diets are promoted to be beneficial; yet they often provide conflicting information. For example, some recommend high protein and low carbohydrates, while others stress high carbs and low protein.
Magazines, TV… Author: Thomas A. Rocco, Jr., MD & Vicki Conary-Rocco, RN, MSN | ||
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Happy 50th Birthday: NEW AHA GUIDELINES REGARDING CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) |
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In late 2010, new guidelines were released by the American Heart Association (AHA) for CPR and emergency cardiovascular (heart) care. The new guidelines marked the 50th anniversary of the advent of modern techniques for CPR. In 2012, the 50th anniversary… Author: Thomas Rocco, Jr., MD | ||
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Colorectal Cancer |
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer, accounting for 11% of cancers diagnosed in women and men in the US. Approximately 140,000 new cases of CRC are diagnosed each year, about 100,000 in the colon, the… Author: Claudia Hriesik, MD | ||
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March: Time to be Tested for Colon Cancer |
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It's time to schedule a routine test for colon cancer. Just as October is the reminder for women to schedule a mammogram, March is the reminder for men and women 50 or older to be tested for colon cancer.
The… Author: Jeffrey Goldstein, MD | ||
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The Role of Aural (Auditory) Rehabilitation in Improving Hearing Loss |
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The process of being fit with hearing aids, including the adjustment phase that follows, is an experience as unique as the individual. Some people adjust very quickly, while others may need more time to get used to hearing all the… Author: Sarah Klimasewski, Au.D. | ||
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Alcohol and the Recession |
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In the current economic situation, financial stress is likely to be endemic. The level of concern will vary, from putting off buying a car, to dreading a layoff. One thing to be on the alert for is substance use. Some… Author: Michael McGrath, M.D. | ||
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Advance Healthcare Directives |
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What is an Advance Directive?
An advance healthcare directive is a written document in which you make a healthcare decision in advance, or direct someone or empower someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf. In New York, the directives… Author: Zicari, Pullano and Farrow | ||
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Are You Hearing the Way You Want to Hear? |
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The happiest times in our lives are probably those moments we spend with family and friends. The enjoyment of an afternoon with friends, family gatherings over the holidays or important occasions such as graduations or weddings are what memories are… Author: Larry Medwetsky, Ph.D. | ||
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Alcohol and Older Adults: Did You Know Your Health Might Be At High-Risk? |
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Jim is 58 years old and was retired three years when he had a heart attack. Jim's father was in his mid-sixties when he died from a massive heart attack. Jim's experience left him not only with some heart damage… Author: Carol D'Agostino | ||
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What's the Vitamin D "Buzz" About? |
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The Vitamin D "buzz" in the popular press and at the water cooler is warranted. Vitamin D3 may be the most important supplement in your health maintenance arsenal. Imagine a nutrient that strengthens your bones and reduces the risk of… Author: James L. Budd, M.D. | ||
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Immunizations in Children and Adolescents |
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Immunizations have proven to be the most effective disease prevention activity in all of medicine. Many illnesses which caused severe suffering and death are now but a memory,
thanks to immunizations. They also have been demonstrated to be extremely safe… Author: Thomas K. McInerney, M.D. | ||
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The Heart-Hearing Connection |
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Noise exposure, heredity, and aging are all commonly understood factors that contribute to hearing loss. But what if someone smokes, is overweight or obese and has a high Body Mass Index (BMI)? Or what about diabetes? You may be surprised,… Author: Sarah Klimasewski, Au.D. | ||
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What is Fecal Incontinence (FI)? |
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Bowel control problems, also known as fecal incontinence (FI), prevent individuals from controlling bowel movements. Affected individuals may experience unexpected
leakage of gas, liquid or solid material, or use the bathroom very frequently. Some people experience a combination of these… Author: Claudia Hriesik, MD | ||
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Mental Health: More Than the Absence of Mental Illness |
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When mental health is brought up in a conversation, most people's initial reaction is to think of it as the absence of a mental illness. But mental health is much more
than the lack of an illness. Mentally healthy people… Author: Patricia Woods, ACSW | ||
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A Great Smile is Unforgettable - Straight Talk about Braces |
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Why Straighten Teeth?
Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak. Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Properly aligned teeth and jaws may alleviate or prevent physical health problems. Teeth that work better also tend… Author: Scott I Stein, D.D.S. | ||
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Early Detection and Support in the Fight Against Cancer |
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Every week, 74 Monroe County residents learn that they have cancer. Each person faces the initial shock of diagnosis and subsequent search for the right treatment.
As regional vice president for the American Cancer Society, one would think I… Author: Mark Cronin | ||
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Breast Cancer and Early Detection Imaging Techniques |
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As a radiologist specializing in breast Imaging and breast cancer detection, I encounter questions from women every day about breast cancer prevention,
early detection, upcoming technologies and risk factors. Every day women have questions based on new information in the… Author: Stamatia Destounis, MD (Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC) | ||
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Long-Term Care Insurance |
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What is Long-Term Care?Long-term care is a continuum of care, services and housing that you will need when you live a long life. It is custodial care that is defined as needing assistance with your basic activities of… Author: Bill Monte | ||
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Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Internet |
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Most of us would never buy food without checking the expiration date and/or reading the label. Failing to do so might endanger our health. We put ourselves at similar risk if we neglect to check for signs of quality when… Author: Mary Beth Klofas, MLS | ||
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