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Alzheimer’s disease - know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On Thursday, September 16th, the Foothills Library will host “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters,” from 1:00-2:00 p.m. This free educational workshop is presented by the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Extreme temperatures could increase preterm birth risk
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- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
Washington, DC - Extreme hot or cold temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth, according to study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
Back to School: Sick kids should they stay or should they go?
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- Written by Deborah Balzer Deborah Balzer
- Published: 05 September 2016 05 September 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - If your child is running a fever and you're running late to work, what do you do? Should you keep your child home or send him or her to school? Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says when a child is sick from an infection, such as a bad cold or flu, the best way to prevent the illness from getting worse or spreading to others is to keep your child home. "Stopping the spread of an infectious disease is a combination of good hand hygiene and keeping sick people out of public areas."
Electric fans may exacerbate heat issues for seniors
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- Written by Cathy Frisinger Cathy Frisinger
- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
Dallas, Texas - Using electric fans to relieve high levels of heat and humidity may, surprisingly, have the opposite effect for seniors, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center heart specialists suggests.
Some activities increase the risk of ACL injury
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- Written by Dr. Edward Laskowski Dr. Edward Laskowski
- Published: 05 September 2016 05 September 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Surgery isn’t always necessary to treat an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Physical rehabilitation can strengthen the muscles around the joint and, in some cases, allow a return to physical activity. But, that’s usually true only if your activity does not involve aggressive cut and pivot movements, or jumping and high impact. The activities you mention, however, raise your risk for knee instability if you choose not to have your ACL repaired surgically.