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Wednesday 05/16/2012
Lifestyle needs for post menopausal women
Posted: May 16, 2012 - 9:35 am

As reported in the Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, a moderate exercise program for 12 months reduces the levels of an inflammatory marker, the high sensitivity C-reactive protein or hsCRP, a well established risk factor for heart disease. It causes inflammation in the walls of arteries allowing cholesterol to build up and it can be ordered by any physician.

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Wednesday 04/11/2012
The man behind the shorts
Updated: April 11, 2012 - 8:39 am

He has been assaulted, had a cup of urine thrown at him, had drivers try and hit him, been flashed by a car full of girls and even shot at, all while simply jogging to release stress and gain the health benefits that come along with exercise.

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Pediatrics doctor joins OV Hospital
Posted: April 11, 2012 - 4:00 am

Dr.  Ana Tanase, board-certified in pediatrics, has recently relocated to Tucson, and joined Oro Valley Pediatrics where she will care for children newborn to age 18.

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Saturday 01/07/2012
Saturday Puzzles 1-7-12
Posted: January 07, 2012 - 12:00 am
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Wednesday 12/28/2011
The Doctor is In: Cold or allergy? How to tell the difference
Updated: December 27, 2011 - 3:30 pm

Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose—everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. Although the common cold is usually mild, with symptoms lasting from a couple of days to a couple of weeks, it is a leading cause of doctor visits and missed days from school and work in the United States.

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Wednesday 11/23/2011
Healthiest Town in America: Tips for good health
Updated: November 22, 2011 - 2:56 pm

Whey protein is a naturally complete protein that contains all of the essential amino acids required in the daily diet. It improves body composition and is a rich source of branched chain amino acids, the type metabolized directly into muscle tissue and the first to be used during exercise.

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Wednesday 11/09/2011
Understanding juice and tooth decay
Updated: November 08, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Finding ways to prevent tooth decay is important.

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Wednesday 10/26/2011
Is modern technology hurting your eyes?
Updated: October 25, 2011 - 2:15 pm

A world full of personal computers, hand-held video games, smartphones and e-readers is increasing the risk of eye-related problems in many Americans.

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Saturday 10/15/2011
Medicare open enrollment begins today
Updated: October 15, 2011 - 3:04 pm

The office of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords encourages current and future Medicare recipients to review drug and health plan coverage options for 2012 and take advantage of improved benefits and lower costs available to enrollees.

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Wednesday 10/12/2011
Specialist to give lymphoma update
Updated: October 11, 2011 - 4:43 pm

As a first-year pathology resident at the University of Arizona, Lisa Rimsza, M.D., became interested in lymphoma after starting a project examining different ways to evaluate drug resistance mechanisms in lymphoma. The field fascinated her enough to lead her to complete a fellowship in hematopathology at the University of New Mexico.

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