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How to measure your oxygen level at home
How to measure your oxygen level at homePulse oximeters are used to measure the oxygen level or oxygen saturation of the blood. A clip-like device is placed on a body part, such as a finger, and uses...
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Does stomach medication put you at risk for fractures?
Does stomach medication put you at risk for fractures?Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, have become common medications to treat heartburn and acid reflux. They are for people of all ages but especially...
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Can’t remember what your doctor said? Read this
Can’t remember what your doctor said? Read thisYou’ve likely been there. You’re arriving for a health appointment or about to do a virtual visit, and you start feeling a little anxious. It’s not...
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A downside to over-the-counter hearing aids
A downside to over-the-counter hearing aidsOver-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became available at retail stores last year. The cost for the device can be thousands of dollars less than a...
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What is hospice care?
What is hospice care?Since the news of former President Jimmy Carter being transitioned to hospice, many have been curious of what exactly this level of care means. Hospice is specialized medical care...
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10 essential things to know about Medicare enrollment
10 essential things to know about Medicare enrollmentFor people turning 65, understanding the details of Medicare insurance can be complicated and the enrollment process may seem like a stressful...
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A furry friend may help keep your mind sharp
A furry friend may help keep your mind sharpIf you’re older and live alone, you may want to consider making room for a pet. An ongoing study looked at the relationship between owning a pet, living...
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Is it time to hand over the car keys?
Is it time to hand over the car keys?As a loved one gets older and their driving skills start to decline, it may be to time for them to get out from behind the wheel. It’s often a difficult...
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Feeling your age? It might be your heart.
Feeling your age? It might be your heart.As we get older, we slow down. Or so we’re told. But, what if the slowdown is really a sign of something more? “A lot of times, people believe that a change in...
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How to prevent slips and falls despite the season
How to prevent slips and falls despite the seasonWhile the ground hog predicted early spring this year, that does not always mean winter weather is fully behind us. In case of a late winter storm or...
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