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How to Talk to Your Teen about Tanning
Recent statistics show that teens are at a higher risk of skin cancer than ever. Find out how to talk to your teen about tanning. While most cancer rates are on the decline, skin cancer rates continue to increase for …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Arlington, Medical Center of Arlington, melanoma, Skin cancer, skin cancer prevention, tanning, teens, Texas
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Medical Center Arlington launches the American Orthopaedic Association’s “Own The Bone” Bone Health Quality Improvement Program to Enhance Patient Care Following Osteoporosis-related Fragility Fractures
“Own the Bone” Provides Tools for Success to Address Growing Major Health Crisis. Medical Center Arlington has announced that it has implemented the American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone Program. The program is aimed to better identify, evaluate …
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Top Tips for Joint Care
Take care of your joints now to ensure a future of strong bone and joint health that won’t slow you down. As many as 48% of adults in America suffer from some type of joint or bone pain. This week …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: Arlington, arthritis, bone, diet, ergonomics, exercise, fitness, health, joint, Medical Center Arlington, nutrition, osteoporosis, posture, TX, weight
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Choosing a Hospital: What to Expect from Labor & Delivery
Use this hospital checklist while choosing a hospital for childbirth. Preparing for a new child requires every parent to make many choices. This includes considering the options you have for labor and delivery. There are many things to learn about …
Categories: Health for Women
Tags: amenities, Arlington, baby, birth, breastfeeding, cesarean, child, childbirth, infant, insurance, lactation, Medical Center Arlington, mom, mother, neonatal intensive care, newborn, policies, Pregnancy, siblings, TX, vaginal birth
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When to Worry about Chest Pain
Do you know when chest pains are cause for alarm or an antacid? Chest pain can occur for a variety of reasons. While some causes are dangerous, not all pains you feel are cause for concern. Trying to determine the …
Categories: Cardiac Health
Tags: angina, Arlington, blood clot, blood vessel, chest pain, emergency, heart, heart attack, heartburn, lung, Medical Center Arlington, Pneumonia, pressure, squeeze, swelling, symptoms, tight, TX
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Top Ways Seniors Can Stay Healthy
Age and wisdom are often linked, so use your smarts to stay healthy as you age. This September, celebrate Healthy Aging Month by making smart choices and focusing on your health. Read these tips and remember that it is never …
Categories: Health for Seniors
Tags: aging, Arlington, cancer, diet, elderly, emotional, exercise, healthy aging month, Medical Center Arlington, mental, nutrition, physical, seniors, September, TX, vaccinations
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What to Expect from Bariatric Surgery
Sometimes diet and exercise alone are not enough to help you lose weight; bariatric surgery can help. The purpose of bariatric surgery is to use surgical techniques to limit your food intake. Candidates who will be considered for this type …
Categories: Weight Loss
Tags: Arlington, band, bariatric surgery, BMI, body mass index, bypass, diet, exercise, gastric, Medical Center Arlington, nutrition, obesity, risk, sleeve, stomach, TX, weight-loss surgery
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Back to School Health Checklist
Start the school year right with healthy habits for your kids. As the fun and excitement of summer comes to a close, it’s time to make sure your child is ready to go back to school and face many new …
Categories: Health for Children
Tags: allergies, Arlington, children, communication, diet, exercise, eye doctor, habits, health, immunizations, kids, Medical Center Arlington, school, sleep, teens, TX, vaccines
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The Role of Physical Therapy During Stroke Recovery
Physical therapy is often an important component of stroke recovery. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, more than 700,000 people in this country suffer from a stroke each year. While the majority of stroke victims survive, …
Categories: Physical Therapy
Tags: Arlington, Medical Center Arlington, physical therapy, Stroke, stroke recovery, Texas
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Understanding Sprains, Strains, Tears and Breaks
Sprains, strains, tears and breaks can be an enormous inconvenience, especially for athletes. Even the best preventative measures won’t guarentee that an individual will be protected from one of these types of injuries. Learn the difference between sprains, strains, tears …