Communicating with the Faithful
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Hear Lourdes Doctors on the Air
The Doctor Show will continue its season on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. on WPHT 1210 A.M. – "The Big Talker." Kathleen Greatrex, M.D., Chief of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, will discuss the latest in breast cancer treatment and research.
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OCTOBER 2007
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Revised Guidelines Get Specific with Exercise Advice
Exercise can reduce your risk for disease, help ward off fatigue and make you feel good. But are you getting enough physical activity to reap these benefits? New guidelines tell you what to include in your exercise routine.
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Eat the Right Carbs to Protect Your Eyesight
Age-related macular degeneration steals the sight of more older adults than any other condition. There’s no cure for this common eye disease, but ways to prevent it are not out of sight. A new study suggests avoiding certain carbs may protect your vision.
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Smoking May Trigger Early Menopause
Think menopause starts in your 50s? Think again — especially if you’re a smoker. A new study shows that cigarettes increase your risk of entering menopause before you hit the age of 45.
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Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest: The Same, and Yet, Different
Cardiac arrest and heart attack are two serious matters of the heart. Despite their differences, they have an important link. See how heart disease can cause one to lead to the other.
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Stroke: Third-Leading Cause of Death is Preventable
Many strokes can be prevented. And those that do strike, often can be successfully treated if people seek emergency care right away. But research shows that a lot of people are unaware of the causes and warning signs of stroke, such as loss of vision, particularly in one eye. This information could save your life.
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Avoiding Activity Worsens Knee Arthritis
For years, doctors have advised women with knee arthritis to stay active. But when pain flares, it's tempting to ignore this advice and take it easy. Don't, concludes a recent study. Inactivity could actually worsen your condition. Instead, try these tips to keep you moving.
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