Pritikin: Reducing your chances of having a second heart attack

Linda Scheidt exercises in Cardiac Rehab at Columbus Regional Hospital

When Linda Scheidt, 60, had a respiratory infection last winter, she went to her doctor and learned something surprising, not about her breathing, but about her heart.

Avoid the Risk of Falling

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It can happen in an instant. You miss a step, slip on a wet floor or suddenly lose your balance and tumble to the ground. If you’re lucky, you walk away with only a few bruises. What happens is often far more serious.

The Do's and Don'ts of Antibiotic Use

6 facts about antibiotic use

Antibiotics aren't needed to cure most common seasonal illnesses, and the overuse and misuse of these medications can cause serious side effects. Learn more about proper antibiotic use.

Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Wound Management

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Foot ulcerations are one of the most common complications affecting patients with diabetes mellitus. One in four diabetic individuals will develop a lower extremity ulceration, most commonly in the mid to later stages of life.

Answers About Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

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Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a type of surgery that improves blood flow to the heart. Surgeons use CABG to treat people who have severe coronary heart disease (CHD).

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