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Living Heart Healthy
Did you know heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States? It is an equal-opportunity killer which claims over 600,000 million lives annually.
Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Residents
For the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, protecting 453 vulnerable residents who reside in the Masonic Health Care Center is a top priority, including reducing a dependency on antibiotics by 10%.
Building Muscle After Age 70
New research on the benefits of building muscle at 70 and beyond proves pumping iron isn’t just for the young, but also the young at heart. It works to increase their quality of life.
Fresh Ways to Recover with Short Term Rehab
Recovering from joint replacement surgery or a medical condition, such as congestive heart failure or a respiratory ailment, takes the right amount of care, rehabilitation and patience.
Nature’s Pharmacy: Herbal Medicines
Herbal medicines are the foundation of modern prescription drugs. Most medicines including valium, cholesterol medicines, digoxin and aspirin have roots in natural compounds.
The Great Masquerader: Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a common disease which can cause many common symptoms. It is called the great masquerader because it can mimic many other diseases. Despite its tricks, hypothyroidism can be easy to treat.
Healthcare Partners for Older Adults
It is not uncommon to hear my patients and their family members comment on the challenges in navigating our country’s complex health care system.
Obesity and the Science Behind Healthy Eating
Obesity is an epidemic in this country. What causes obesity is quite complicated; the mechanisms behind it, however, are becoming known. We know it is a balance between what is eaten (diet) and what is burned (exercise).
