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Home Safety Tips for Alzheimer’s Patients
Family members with Alzheimer's can remain safely at home with these tips. As Alzheimer's progresses in a patient, the typical home environment will become more difficult to navigate. If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, you may …
Five Smart Health Habits for Men
Celebrate National Men's Health Week by starting some good-for-you habits. As you age, are you finding you have a few more pounds or a little less energy than you did when you were younger? In honor of National Men’s Health Week, …
Senior Safety in the Heat
Seniors can be especially susceptible to the heat and should take safety precautions seriously. Most of the nearly 200 people who die in this country each summer due to health problems caused by high temperatures and humidity are 50 or …
How Does the Sodium in My Diet Affect My Blood Pressure
If you understand the link between sodium and blood pressure, you'll understand why it's important to make healthy dietary choices. Chances are you pay attention to calories and maybe even fat, but do you keep an eye on the sodium in your …
Do I Have Arthritis?
Are your joints not moving the way they used to? You may be experiencing the beginning signs of arthritis. As you age, your body may begin to experience aches and pains you weren't accustomed to in your youth. If those …
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Understanding the Link Between Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Atrial fibrillation can play an important part in stroke prevention. Atrial fibrillation and stroke—while you've heard the terms before, how much do you truly understand about their link? In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, here's some information to help you …
Do I Need a Skin Cancer Screening?
Scheduling a skin cancer screening is an important aspect of prevention and healthy living. May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, which is a good time to consider the value of a skin cancer screening. Take a look at the facts …
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When Your Cancer Is in Remission: Health Tips and Suggestions
Remission offers a good opportunity to focus on your overall heath and wellbeing. Do you find yourself wondering how to stay healthy or what to do now that your cancer is in remission? Here are some health tips and suggestions to …
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: Cancer, cancer prevention, cancer support groups, diet, exercise, Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, remission, sleep, Texas
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Meningitis Prevention Tips
Vaccines can prevent the most serious type of meningitis. April 24 is World Meningitis Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and prompt preventative action in regard to the five forms of meningitis. Bacterial meningitis, the most common and the most extreme form, is the …
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How To Reduce Driving Distractions
Part of being a safe driver is learning how to reduce driving distractions. Are you a safe driver? You obey the speed limit and other rules of the road, but it's also important to know how to reduce driving distractions. …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: accident, driving, emergency care, healthy living, injury, Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, safety, Texas
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