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What to Expect During a Sleep Apnea Study

May 15, 2015

Snoring and sleepiness are signs of sleep apnea, a condition when you stop breathing in your sleep. A sleep apnea study diagnoses and evaluates the problemLearn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: hypertension, medical mondays, sleep apnea, sleep apnea study, sleep apnea test, sleep study
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Benefits of Omega-3 for Brain Health

May 10, 2015

A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Learn about the five types of mental illness and how each is treated.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, anorexia, anorexia nervosa, anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia, bulimia nervosa, dementia, depression, eating disorder, mental illness, mood disorder, overeating, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia
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Is Butter Healthy for You?

May 6, 2015

Believe it or not, recent research shows that butter contains vitamins and healthy fats that are encouraged in our diet. Find some alternatives as well.Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: applesauce, butter, cholesterol, greek yogurt, healthy alternatives, high fat, Nutrition, olive oil
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What Is Ballantyne Syndrome? Get the Facts on Triple Edema

May 1, 2015

Ballantyne syndrome, also known as mirror syndrome, happens when the fetus has an abnormal buildup of fluid. Learn more.Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: ballantyne syndrome, fetal hydrops, hemodilution, medical mondays, mirror syndrome, preeclampsia, pregnancy
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Vascular Screening: A Check-Up for Your Blood Vessels

April 13, 2022

Not all vascular conditions have symptoms, so it's a good idea to be sure that your blood vessels are healthy. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, abdominal ultrasound, abi, ankle-brachial index, cardiovascular disease, Carotid artery disease, carotid artery stenosis, carotid artery ultrasound, diabetes, high blood pressure, pad, Peripheral artery disease, Vascular disease
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The Truth About Miscarriages

April 29, 2015

However unfortunate a miscarriage may be, you are not the one to blame–- most are completely random. Find some of the most common myths and learn the facts.Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: childbirth, medical mondays, miscarriages, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, pregnancy loss
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How to Use Cross Training for Marathon Prep

April 18, 2015

Training for a half or full marathon with a spring race day means the majority of your training falls in the winter. Learn how cross training can help.Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: cross training, cycling, indoors, marathon, running, swimming, training, training indoors
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What Is a “Blood Thinner?”

April 15, 2015

Blood thinners reduce the the likelihood that you will form a blood clot. Learn more about the types of blood thinners and how they help other disorders.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, blood clot, blood thinner, congenital heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, heart valve, stroke
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Beware of Blood Clots: What You Should Know

March 17, 2015

Varicose and spider veins can lead to painful swelling and blood clots. Vein problems and blood clots are easily treatable and help prevent serious problem.Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: blood clot, blood clot treatment, blood clots, blood thinners, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, dvt causes, embolism, medical mondays, spider veins, varicose veins