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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 02, 2023The 80s and 90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were introduced to the big screen during your teenage years, it might be time to consider a different kind of screening – a colonoscopy. With March being National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, there’s no better time to schedule your appointment to get screened.
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 20, 2023It’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles in your body and it beats around the clock, only getting a break when you relax or sleep. With so much riding on this essential muscle, it’s important to ensure you’re doing all you can to keep it in good shape.
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 12, 2023The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on old unhealthy habits, commit to being better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with hope for what’s to come. Living a healthier life can reduce your risk of illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and cancer; and it can help to boost your energy, sharpen your memories and stabilize your mood, leading to a noticeable improvement in your overall health. If you have intentions of leading a healthier life this year, check out these tips to help you make simple changes and stay healthy for the long run.
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Osteoarthritis of the Knee
January 12, 2023If your knees are telling you that riding in a golf cart versus walking 18 holes sounds good, you may be experiencing one of the most common orthopedic injuries – osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage cushioning the end of your bones begins to deteriorate. This happens gradually and may become worse overtime. Bone spurs can begin to form, resulting in joint pain, the most common tell tale sign of osteoarthritis.
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