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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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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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Top Myths About Immunizations Debunked
Going to the doctor for a shot is not a favorite activity for any child. However, vaccines and immunizations are essential for protecting your child’s health. Unfortunately, there are many myths about immunizations. Here, we would like to debunk some …
Categories: Health for Women
Tags: Arlington, bacteria, chicken pox, children, family, flu, health, illness, immunization, infection, kid, Medical Center Arlington, protection, safety, school, shot, side effects, travel, TX, vaccine, virus
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Understanding Food Labels: What to Look For
Savvy mall shoppers always check the label to make sure they are getting the right size and the best materials for their clothing. Shouldn't the food you eat get the same treatment? Checking food labels is extremely important to maintaining …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Arlington, calories, cholesterol, diet, fat, food, health, ingredients, label, Medical Center Arlington, nutrition, sugar, TX
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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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MCA Fitness All-Stars
You probably already know that Medical Center Arlington is the official hospital of the Rangers Baseball Team. But did you know that MCA and the Rangers have teamed up to promote health and fitness in area schools? Dubbed the MCA …
Categories: Main
Tags: children, exercise, fitness, health, MCA Fitness All-Stars, Medical Center Arlington, nutrition, Texas Rangers baseball
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding
While breastfeeding can be fraught with challenges, especially in the beginning, it is the best source of nutrition for your baby. Your body naturally produces food that is specially formulated just for your little bundle of joy, and one of …
Categories: Main
Tags: baby, benefits, breastfeeding, health, Medical Center of Arlington
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Avoiding Colds and the Flu This Winter
We’ve all had the feeling–the sudden sore throat, runny nose and chills. No one wants to be sick! Cold and flu viruses linger everywhere in January–on airplanes and in shopping malls, as well as in your child’s school and your …
Categories: Main
Tags: Cold, flu, health, holiday, illness, Medical Center Arlington, wellness
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