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March 20, 2015
Senior Health
Overview People tend to associate Las Vegas with gambling, Elvis impersonators and whirlwind romance. While the city may have its tacky side, it is also home to a number of healthy alternatives. Indeed, it is possible to plan a trip…
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March 20, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Located in the southern area of the state of Nevada, Las Vegas provides a variety of activities including hiking, education and family-friendly options. Whether you’re traveling to explore the famous strip for the very first time, go hiking in…
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March 20, 2015
Senior Health
Overview While spotlighted for the excesses of Tinsel Town and the birth of fad diets, Los Angeles also hosts a culture of moderation and health. Skip the lines and loud music of the weekend and see a softer side of…
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March 20, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Digoxin is also known as lanoxin and belongs to a class of cardiovascular drugs known as cardiac glycosides. According to the National Institutes of Health, digoxin is used to treat mild to moderate heart failure and atrial fibrillation Heart…
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March 20, 2015
Senior Health
Overview While Las Vegas is known for its nightlife and gambling, the city also has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast. From health-conscious markets to the plethora of trails available for hiking and biking, Las Vegas has many activities…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Proposing marriage is one of the biggest leaps in a relationship you can take, so you want it to be special. You may want to be traditional, or you might want to do it in a more creative and unique…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Like any big city, Seattle has its share of pricey entertainment. Luckily, it’s easy to find fun, recreational things to do. An outdoorsy city, even in the winter, Seattle offers a wide variety of free activities that take advantage…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Lubricants, lubricants, lubricants! Lubricants are available in a variety of product forms that contain various ingredients. Read the label of a vaginal lubricant and buy only water-based or silicone versions. Petroleum-based lubricants damage latex condoms, rendering them ineffective–but you already…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Ohio and Nebraska are major players in the Mideast United States when it comes to fun things to do. There is a wealth of adventures in cities and rural countryside alike in both states. Prepare to be impressed not…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Halloween–also known as Chicagoween–rivals Christmas in Chicago. Having fun with family and friends is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and Chicagoans certainly know how to have a good time. The celebration begins on October 1st and runs…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview It’s true: Las Vegas is DisneyLand for adults, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t also have fun with the whole family. While some hotels offer child-care facilities on the property, there are an abundance of fun things to…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Seattle is a family-friendly city. It is home to a plethora of museums, parks, festivals, and fun and educational events. Kids can learn about wildlife, check out how a supersonic Concord flies, see a movie on a 60-foot movie…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Before sitting down for a romantic dinner, couples can enjoy numerous outdoor and recreational activities in Cleveland. Fun things on a date include golfing, swimming and exploring the many trails throughout the city. Fishing opportunities abound in Cleveland as…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview The Cleveland metropolitan area had almost 2.9 million people in 2010, the 16th-largest metro area in the nation. A sprawling city with such a population hardly invokes visions of outdoor recreational opportunities, but don’t be fooled—there’s plenty of active,…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Global warming is a term used to describe the anthropogenic increase in the temperature of Earth’s lower atmosphere and surface. Along with changes in sea level and precipitation, global warming is a result of climate change caused by human activity,…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Often a favorite site for bachelor and bachelorette parties, Las Vegas is one of the most notorious party spots in the world. Gambling and drinking come to mind when thinking of Las Vegas entertainment. While there is no shortage…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Northwest Ohio is a very active destination for locals and vacationers. It is famous for its parks, nature preserves, beaches and birds, so you can count on exercise and nature walks when you go there. Additionally, it has many…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview When you think of Las Vegas, you don’t think “healthy,” but Las Vegas has more to offer than comp drinks and smoky casinos. From close encounters with desert wildlife to the best “Dam” marathons around, Las Vegas offers lots…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Proposing to your girlfriend is a life-changing moment. Taking into consideration the kind of woman that she is will help you decide on the way to propose. If she likes staying home and would be embarrassed by a large and…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview In recent years, the town of Mesquite, Nevada, has become a desert oasis. Located less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, this border town is home to the first casinos that westbound travelers find upon entering Nevada. Mesquite has…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, hip arthritis occurs when the cartilage in the hip joint breaks down, increasing friction between the two adjoining bones. This can cause pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion in the hip joint. To help…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview It’s always the same. You dress up the kids, take them to a safe neighborhood for trick-or-treating, and end up on the couch watching the same horror movies and eating too much candy year after year. Luckily for residents…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview If you’re planning a trip to Los Angeles with kids, getting there is half the battle. But finding enjoyable things to do doesn’t have to be a chore; Los Angeles has plenty of fun activities for kids and adults….
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Ohio plays host to a number of activities, even outside of its large cities of Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. The state prides itself on its food, culture, adventure and family-friendly destinations. If you’re searching museums or theme parks, you’ll…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
1. Comply With Prescribed Drug Regimens If you have heart disease or have experienced a heart attack, your cardiologist will prescribe a combination of lipid-lowering drugs, anti-hypertensives, anti-coagulants, baby aspirin, nitroglycerin and beta blockers. Your drug regimen may contain a…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Dizziness or light-headedness creates a sense of unsteadiness or disorientation. The sensation affects the body’s equilibrium resulting in imbalance and increasing the risk of falling or fainting. The feeling may occur once in awhile because of fatigue or illness. When…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Overview Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disorder that typically strikes people in their 60s and 70s but also can affect people under the age of 40, according to the American Parkinson Disease Association. The disease does not have a…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Compounds in the chasteberry tree may help reduce hot flashes, ease cyclic breast pain, lessen excessive menstrual bleeding and stimulate breast milk production. Because of its hormone-like effects, though, chasteberry is risky for women who are pregnant, trying to conceive,…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are, at present, medical treatments that can delay and manage the development of Alzheimer’s symptoms. The judicious use of available Alzheimer’s medical treatments can considerably improve quality of life as the…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that causes uncontrolled movements. It also can cause episodes of freezing during which initiating movement is difficult. Some patients experience tremors or uncontrolled shaking. The condition can interfere with the ability to talk, swallow…
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