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Weiss Memorial Hospital Presents Diabetic Health Fair for Patients, Staff, Surrounding Community
On Thursday, March 25, Weiss will sponsor a Diabetic Health Fair to kickoff a special commitment to diabetes care as the hospital holds a Diabetes Day monthly to support patients and staff with the disease.
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Show Your Heart Some Love: Tips for Maintaining Heart Health in Your Golden Years
Nearly 60 million Americans live with heart disease in one form or another. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both men and women; in fact, women are more likely to die from heart disease than men. Older individuals with heart disease have the highest risk of poor outcomes.
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Causes of Groin Pain: Inner Thigh Radiating Pain is a Sign of a Deeper Condition
Groin pain can be the result of a host of medical conditions—from a pulled muscle and hernia to a pelvis stress fracture and spinal disc disease. But more times than not, it’s a sign of a problem in which few people make the connection—osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis of the hip.
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November 2009: An Update on Hip and Knee Replacement
Hip and knee replacements have truly revolutionized the treatment of arthritis and are one of the greatest innovations in all of medicine in terms of quality of life and pain relief. With improved technology and updated surgical techniques, the durability of these implants has vastly improved.
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Aging Gracefully with Exercise: Staying Fit at 50 and Beyond
Exercise is important at any age, but the moves you choose will likely change as you grow older. The onset of joint and muscle pain begins to limit mobility, making downhill skiing or flag football difficult. Additionally, a loss in muscle mass and bone density might slow down some people.
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