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Ellicott City
Around town Blood pressure screenings Stop in from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, for free blood pressure readings by a registered nurse. Information: 410-313-1425. English conversation The Miller branch...Tags: Ellicott City, Nutrition
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READER SUBMITTED: Hospital Lecture On Sleep Apnea And Obesity Connection June 25, June 27
Greater New BritainThe Hospital of Central Connecticut's Center for Metabolic Health will present the lecture "Sleep Apnea & Obesity: What is the Connection?" on Tuesday, June 25 in Farmington and Thursday, June 27 in Southington. The events will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m....Tags: Sleep Apnea, Diabetes, Sleep Disorders, Obesity, The Hospital of Central Connecticut
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Stern Advice - Women to pay more for long-term-care coverage
ReutersBy Linda Stern WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - Long-term-care insurance has always been an expensive product, but now it is getting a lot pricier - especially for single women who may most need help in old age. Providers are raising rates for old...Tags: Government Health Care, Prices, Minority Groups, Riverwoods, Health Insurance
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Women to pay more for long-term-care coverage
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Long-term-care insurance has always been an expensive product, but now it is getting a lot pricier - especially for single women who may most need help in old age. Providers are raising rates for old policies and new ones - by as...Tags: Government Health Care, Prices, Minority Groups, Riverwoods, Health Insurance
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Gattis' four pinch homers tie team record
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Braves fans want to see Evan Gattis in the lineup more often, but the rookie slugger has quite an impact even when he isn't. With his three-run blast in the ninth inning Monday night in...Tags: Jordan Walden, Minor League Baseball, Atlanta Braves, Luis Avilan, Luis Ayala
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Facts about new rules for sunscreen
This year, consumers will start seeing some label changes on sunscreen bottles, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. To be better informed sunscreen users before hitting the beach, we turned to Dr. Tina Venetos, a board-certified...
Tags: Dermatologists, Skin Cancer, Chemical Industry, Target, Dermatology
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Some health-related apps should be avoided
Of the countless applications (apps) available for your computer tablet and smartphone, there are an estimated 40,000 health-related apps for consumers and physicians. But how do you know if these apps are safe and accurate? "You don't," says Dr....Tags: Dermatologists, Skin Cancer, Google Play, Dermatology, Medical Research
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The worst things to eat for your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans; on average, one person dies every 39 seconds, according to recently published data from the American Heart Association. Along with healthy lifestyle choices, what you eat can have a big effect...Tags: Healthy Diet, American Heart Association, Food Industry, Kidney Disease, Heart Disease
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Doctors brace for pain as 10% cut to Medi-Cal rates looms
In a office decorated with Chinese art and diagrams of body parts, Dr. George Ma cares for more than 4,000 patients. Nearly three-quarters are covered by Medi-Cal, the state's public insurance program for low-income Californians, and Ma said he receives...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Nursing, Dentistry and Dental Health
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OUR HEALTH: Our Health's Interview with Governor Bob McDonnell
Governor Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell discuss men's health, her cancer scare and teaching their children the importance of living a balanced life. OH: Men tend to lead less healthy lifestyles than women. They are more apt to smoke and...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Men's Health, Overweight, Healthy Diet, Executive Branch
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READER SUBMITTED: Hospital's Breast Cancer Treatment Targets Cancer, Protects The Heart
Greater New BritainThe Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) is one of few area hospitals offering prone radiation therapy that treats breast cancer confined to the left breast while sparing and protecting the heart from radiation. While radiation therapy has proven...Tags: Cardiologists, Medical Research, Heart Disease, Hospitals and Clinics, Heart Attack
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More employees stand up for their workplace health
The Kansas City StarThere's a button under Jeff Schwarz's desk that he can push if someone absolutely has to have a sit-down meeting in his office. He taps the button, his desktop lowers, and he pulls his chair from its spot in the corner. But it doesn't happen often....Tags: Teachers, Demographics, Internal Medicine, Corporate Officers, Crime, Law and Justice
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