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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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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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Be Wise About Your Eyes: Proper Care and Treatment Will Have You Seeing 20/20
Our eyes serve as windows to the world; but as we age, we face an increased risk of forming complicated eye problems such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Experts agree that by the time you hit middle age, the best way to preserve eye health is to see a specialist regularly.
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