| Shake your salt habit to lower heart disease risk Put down those pretzels! You can lower your risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and kidney failure by decreasing your salt intake. |
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| Safe tanning: no such thing? As summer approaches, many people will show more skin hoping to acquire that "healthy" glow or for the sun-worshipper – a savage tan. Those rays feel great, so they can't be all bad, can they? |
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Community resources Here you'll find frequently called phone numbers and health-related |
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| 3 facets of healthy aging The old adage, "You're as young as you feel," has some truth to it. Keeping your mind, body, heart and soul feeling youthful can actually help you stay young – no matter how many candles will be on your birthday cake this year! |
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| Bright Futures Mobile Van
hits the road Watch for St. Mary Medical Center's new Bright Futures Mobile Van as it rolls to a neighborhood near you. |
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| Awareness & Support Groups Prostate Cancer Survivors, Breast Cancer Survivors, Cardiac Awareness, Better Breathers, Diabetes Support, Angelitos Support Group and Grief Recovery Outreach Program. |
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| Protect your precious eyes When it comes to health issues, we often focus on preventing and treating the most prevalent and visible ones – heart disease, diabetes, lung cancer and skin cancer are a few of the standouts. |  |
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| New Senior Select Merchants You can receive the following discounts by simply presenting your Senior Select membership card to the participating merchant. |
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| Peripheral arterial disease: Don’t suffer in silence Has this happened to you? A distinct pain or cramp strikes your legs when you walk. When you stop for a few minutes, the pain goes away. But when you start walking again, it comes back. |
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| Are pet owners healthier? The unconditional love of a pet can do wonders for emotional and physical health. Studies show pet owners are less likely to experience depression, are better able to cope with stress and may experience blood-pressure-lowering benefits. |
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Shake your salt habit to lower heart disease risk
Bright Futures Mobile Van hits the road
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