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Remember to Pee During the Super Bowl
Methodist Hospital in Houston has a Super Bowl Game Day message for all the big game watchers this weekend: stay safe and remember to pee. After the hospital put out a list of warnings for what to do to stay healthy during the Super Bowl, it has gained some notoriety for one of its recommendations. While avoiding drinking and driving is on the list of warnings, the hospital went a step further in warning fans about the dangers of drinking and not heading to the restroom. "During most sporting …
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Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk
It may be harder to get on dark wintery days, but sunlight is associated with health benefits including regular digestion and improved mental health. Now preliminary research suggests that sun exposure might also play an essential role in determining your stroke risk. To explore the possible connection between sun and stroke, the study authors analyzed data roughly 16,500 participants, none of whom had a history of stroke or heart disease at the time they enrolled in the study, between 2003 and …
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Suffering from Hip or Knee Pain? Talk to the Experts!
Join us for a FREE orthopaedic seminar on the latest treatment options for addressing hip and knee pain. Whether you're a weekend warrior suffering from an aggravated injury or a knee surgery patient considering revision, Sherry L. Taylor, CSA OPA-C, a member of our expert Orthopaedic team, will discuss options for treating your hip and knee pain. Join her for a question-and-answer session and one-on-one discussions about your needs. When: Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM Cost: FREE! Location: …
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Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes
Weight gain, depression, fatigue. Now, people who suffer from sleep apnea may face yet another potential health risk: silent strokes. Researchers say people who have severe sleep apnea were more likely to have silent strokes and small lesions in the brain. "We found a surprisingly high frequency of sleep apnea in patients with stroke that underlines its clinical relevance as a stroke risk factor," said Dr. Jessica Kepplinger, who led the study. The findings were recently presented at the American …
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Local Orthopedic Surgeon Pledges $250,000 to Bon Secours Hampton Roads in Memory of His Wife
Dr. Mark Kerner, medical director of Virginia Orthopaedic & Spine Specialists, has pledged $250,000 to the Bon Secours Maryview Foundation to name the newest Hampton Roads Care-A-Van, a mobile healthcare service offering free medical services to adults and children without health insurance, and a future mammography room in memory of his wife, Dr. Anuradha Datyner Kerner. Dr. Anuradha Datyner Kerner died of breast cancer February 25, 2009 at the age of 48. Dr. Kerner says, “Anu was a …
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Fryer-less February for Heart Health!
Want to get healthier? Kick fried foods to the curb for your best mental and physical health. Fried foods don't just feed your waistline, they can also cause heart disease, exacerbate high blood pressure, clog arteries, and tend to be "trigger foods" for those who suffer from acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome. Here are a few fried food facts: Fried foods clog arteries and have been linked to strokes, heart attacks, aneurysms, and Alzeimer's. Fried foods can promote inflammation in joints …
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Giving up Bad Habits
Millions of people resolve every year to break some bad habits. From drinking too much alcohol to smoking and eating junk food, February is about the time those New Year’s resolutions start to fade. But federal health officials have some advice for anyone trying to make behavioral changes. You have to mentally practice what you’re [...]
Grandparents Encouraged to Get Booster Shot to Protect Against Whooping Cough
Immunity against pertussis, or whooping cough, can wear off with time. That’s why health officials in Virginia are urging adults, including grandparents, to get a booster this year to help prevent them from inadvertently passing the disease on to infants. A one-time booster shot called Tdap can protect adults from getting — and spreading — [...]
Teach Children Cancer Prevention
Parents can lower their children’s risk of getting skin, cervical and lung cancers by teaching them healthy lifestyle behaviors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wearing sunscreen can protect your child against skin cancers. Just having a few serious sunburns has been associated with a greater risk of skin cancer later in [...]
Remember to Pee During the Super Bowl
Methodist Hospital in Houston has a Super Bowl Game Day message for all the big game watchers this weekend: stay safe and remember to pee. After the hospital put out a list of warnings for what to do to stay healthy during the Super Bowl, it has gained some notoriety for one of its recommendations. [...]
Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk
It may be harder to get on dark wintery days, but sunlight is associated with health benefits including regular digestion and improved mental health. Now preliminary research suggests that sun exposure might also play an essential role in determining your stroke risk. To explore the possible connection between sun and stroke, the study authors analyzed [...]
Suffering from Hip or Knee Pain? Talk to the Experts!
Join us for a FREE orthopaedic seminar on the latest treatment options for addressing hip and knee pain. Whether you’re a weekend warrior suffering from an aggravated injury or a knee surgery patient considering revision, Sherry L. Taylor, CSA OPA-C, a member of our expert Orthopaedic team, will discuss options for treating your hip and [...]
Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes
Weight gain, depression, fatigue. Now, people who suffer from sleep apnea may face yet another potential health risk: silent strokes. Researchers say people who have severe sleep apnea were more likely to have silent strokes and small lesions in the brain. “We found a surprisingly high frequency of sleep apnea in patients with stroke that [...]
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