Saturday, September 17, 2016

Have You Had a CAD Screening?

Atherosclerosis (plaque in artery walls) of the inner lining of the blood vessels
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Coronary Heart Disease Screening Tests (CAD)

Coronary heart disease or coronary heart disease (CAD) is atherosclerosis (plaque in artery walls) of the inner lining of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. A similar term...
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Epidural Steroid Injection

An epidural steroid injection is a common procedure to treat spinal nerve irritation that is most often caused by tissues next to the nerve pressing against it. The beginning of the nerve...
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Hearing Loss Widespread, 'Progressive' in Older Americans

A new study finds widespread hearing loss among elderly Americans, with an especially high rate for those 90 and older. In the study sample of 647 people aged 80 and above, nearly all had some...
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31 Million Older Americans Aren't Getting Enough Exercise

More than one-quarter of Americans over 50 don't exercise, a new federal report estimates, increasing their risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer. 'Adults benefit from any amount of...
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Health Tip: Create a Heart-Healthy Salad

Salads don't have to be bland to be nutritious. At the same time, it's easy to overdo calories and fats when adding ingredients to your greens. The American Heart Association offers these...
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Early Palliative Care Improves Patients' Quality of Life

Starting palliative care shortly after a person is diagnosed with incurable cancer helps patients cope and improves their quality of life, a new study shows. It also leads to more discussions about...
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