Five Reasons to Have Your Hearing Tested

Laura Burger performs a hearing test in soundproof booth

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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Beat the Heat - Stay Safe in Extreme Temperatures

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As temperatures and humidity continue to swell in our area, it's more important than ever to take the proper precautions to avoid heat-related injury and illness.

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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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