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Recognizing the Signs of Heart Disease
This February, make your own heart your special Valentine. February is American Heart Month which aims to raise awareness about the leading cause of death in the United States: heart disease. Knowing the signs of heart disease may help you …
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Why You Should Become a Donor This Valentine’s Day
Have you considered becoming an organ or blood donor but have never actually signed up to be either? February 14 is National Donor Day and it is the perfect time to make the commitment to help save a life. Why …
Categories: Main
Tags: Arlington, blood donor, bone marrow, cancer, clotting, donation, Medical Center Arlington, organ, plasma, platelets, red blood cells, stems cells, tissue, transfusion, transplant, TX
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The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
For busy Americans, getting a good dose of shut eye is usually very low on the priority list. We are often over-scheduled and a mere 24 hours in one day never seems to be enough. However, we also forget that …
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Tags: Arlington, benefits, blood pressure, exercise, heart disease, immune system, judgment, Medical Center Arlington, obesity, sleep, TX, weight
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Bringing Home Baby: Preparing the Siblings
After nine long months of preparation, worry, and excitement, every family is thrilled when their latest family addition finally arrives. If the new baby has siblings at home, however, the adjustment can be a challenge. Getting siblings prepared for a …
Categories: Health for Children
Tags: Arlington, baby, breastfeeding, brother, care, childcare, emotions, infant, Medical Center Arlington, mother, newborn, sibling, sister, TX
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Imaging Technology: Get to Know Our Diagnostic Tools
A picture is worth a thousand words. A picture of the inside of your body might be worth even more while diagnosing and treating injuries and health problems. The outpatient program at Medical Center Arlington offers diagnostic services in the …
Categories: Diagnostic Imaging
Tags: Arlington, CT Scan, diagnostic imaging, electronically, images, Medical Center Arlington, technology, TX, ultrasound, X-ray
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What to Bring to the E.R.
An emergency can occur at any time. By definition, you won’t be ready! There are things you can do to be better prepared ahead of time. Knowing which items to bring to the ER — and where to find them …
Categories: Emergency Care
Tags: ambulance, Arlington, contact information, doctor, emergency room, insurance, Medical Center Arlington, plan, prepared, TX
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Bringing Home Baby: What to Expect the First Week
Baby booties and bibs with adorable sayings may flit through your mind when you think about the arrival of your new baby. But as the birth draws nearer, you may also be overwhelmed with worries about sleepless nights and countless …
Categories: Health for Children
Tags: advice, Arlington, baby, breastfeeding, c are, family, first week, infant, Medical Center Arlington, mommy, mother, newborn, Pregnancy, SIDS, TX, women's services
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Healthy Fitness Tips for the New Year
As you ring in the new year, don’t forget to toast to a new and healthy you! If you are putting your health first in 2012, we’re guessing that you are prioritizing your committment to physical fitness, also. We would …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: Arlington, exercise, fitness, health, injury, joints, Medical Center Arlington, muscles, New Year's resolution, recovery, safety, sports, TX, weekend warrior, weight, work out
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The Benefits of Physical Therapy
Has your physician recently told you that you could benefit from physical therapy? It is not uncommon for individuals to need physical therapy at some point in their lifetime. Here we will explain its many uses and benefits. What is …
Categories: Physical Therapy
Tags: Arlington, exercise, flexibility, health, heart, illness, injury, ligament, Medical Center Arlington, muscle, physical therapy, recovery, Stroke, TX
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Healthy Holiday Hints
Sugarplum fairies and jolly men in flying sleighs will dance through your imagination this holiday season. From the cutting of the turkey to the midnight toast, the holiday season offers many distractions from a healthy lifestyle. However, making good choices …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: alcohol, Arlington, diet, exercise, health, holiday, limits, Medical Center Arlington, portion control, stress, TX
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