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Red Blood Cell Count

WEBA red blood cell (RBC) count is a blood test that measures the number of red blood cells, or erythrocytes, in your bloodstream.

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Diabetes and Exercise

WEBExercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say that many people with diabetes don't get enough activity.

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It’s a Guy Thing: Depression Affects Men, Too

WEBIf you feel sad, anxious, hopeless, or restless, it’s not just in your mind. These can be some signs of depression, a condition that affects more than 6 million U.S. men each year. …

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Managing High Blood Pressure with the DASH Diet

WEBFollowing the DASH diet reduces blood pressure. This diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat. And it emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. …

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Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

WEBSouth Ohio Medical Center; Home; Programs & Services . Anticoagulation Clinic; Community Health & Wellness. Our Goal; Community Health Needs Assessment …

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Cardiac Rehabilitation

WEBCardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program to help people who have heart disease. It's designed to improve heart recovery and your ability to function, and prepare …

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6 Health Screenings to Help Men Prevent Disease

WEBDon’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak up on you. Instead, visit your doctor for regular checkups—even if you’re feeling well.

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Orthopedics Center

WEBOsteoporosis Risk Assessment. Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often …

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Chronic Lung Disease: Tips for Quitting Smoking

WEBKeep this list and read it often. Pick a date to quit smoking. Then stick to it. List the things that make you want to smoke. Think of ways to stay away from these …

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CPR Training and You

WEBThe American Heart Association (AHA) has found that chest compressions only works just as well as chest compressions with rescue breathing. This is called …

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Well-Child Checkup: 3 Years

WEBEven if your child is healthy, keep bringing him or her in for yearly checkups. This helps to make sure that your child's health is protected with scheduled vaccines. …

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Outpatient Rehabilitation

WEBWhen you're recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury, you may need outpatient rehabilitation. This means you'll get 1 or more types of therapy after you leave a hospital …

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Alagille Syndrome

WEBAlagille syndrome is an inherited condition in which bile builds up in the liver because there are too few bile ducts to drain the bile. This results in liver damage.

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Pregnancy and Childbirth: What to Bring to the Hospital

WEBYou're likely feeling anxious as your child's birth approaches. This is normal. To give yourself some peace of mind, pack a bag ahead of time. Here's a list of things to …

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Helping Your Teen Manage Asthma

WEBHaving asthma isn't easy, and for most kids, neither is being a teen. Here are some common teen issues and suggestions for easing your child's concerns.

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Physical Fitness and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

WEBYou may think that you can’t be physically fit with an SCI. But you can indeed exercise, be active, and build and maintain fitness. Exercise plays a very important role in keeping …

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Sample Appeal Letter for Services Denied as 'Not a Covered …

WEBYou can use the letter below as a model for an efficient, effective appeal letter. You may also need to get help from a legal professional. Make sure your healthcare provider …

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