Five Reasons to Have Your Hearing Tested

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Having our hearing evaluated is something that is not done as part of routine physicals. It has been recommended that our hearing be evaluated once a decade until 50 years of age and then every 3 years.

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What Causes Bed Sores and How Can They Be Prevented?

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Bed sores are pressure ulcers and are some of the most commonly encountered medical conditions in patients requiring long-term care. Up to 2.5 million pressure ulcers are treated each year in the US alone.

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Are You At Risk For Congestive Heart Failure?

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Congestive heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support other organs in your body. Congestive heart failure is a serious condition, but it does not mean that the heart has stopped beating.

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Scale Addiction

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Our society is obsessed with the scale and numbers in general, and we put entirely too much focus on a number.

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Car Seats and Carriers: No Substitute for Crib

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New parents know babies can fall asleep almost anywhere. But that doesn’t mean babies should sleep anywhere. Contrary to popular belief, car seats, carriers and other sitting or carrying devices are not meant to be used as alternative sleeping environments.

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