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Brittney Shults, MSN, NP-C Joins First Choice Health Loretto
February 15, 2022First Choice Health Loretto is excited to have Brittney Shults, MSN, NP-C join their team.
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Give Your Brown Bag a Boost
February 14, 2022You're at work. It's lunchtime. Your brown bag lunch is waiting for you in the fridge.
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Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break?
February 14, 2022You wake up early, start making breakfast and lunches so you can get the kids fed, dressed and ready for the school day.
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Take as Directed: Talking to your Doctor about Medications
February 11, 2022An important step in taking charge of your health is speaking with your healthcare provider about medications you are taking, including its favorable results and any potential side effects.
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A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
February 11, 2022You've heard the phrase, "Laughter is the best medicine," right? There might be more truth to it than you think.
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Is it a Sign?
February 11, 2022Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), equating to approximately one in four male deaths and one in five female deaths.
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More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know
February 10, 2022When it comes to heart health, you might hear your provider talk about your "numbers" - specifics about your health that play and important role in your heart health and determining your risk for heart disease.
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Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active
February 10, 2022As we have been spending more time at home - both leisure and work time - during the pandemic, there's a good chance that many of us may spend too much time sitting!
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An Egg White a Day
February 08, 2022If you're an egg lover, you may scoff at eating just the whites. Not so fast.
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 07, 2022Manage blood pressure. Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking. There's a reason the most talked about ways to improve your heart health also make up the American Heart Association's (AHA) Life's Simple 7 a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you lower your risk for heart disease: they work!
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2022One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that plan an important role for your heart.
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2022Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy?
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Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2022As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might thing that gender doesn't matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does.
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Not All Symptoms are Obvious
February 03, 2022We've all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies.
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 02, 2022Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life?
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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 01, 2022Each February, we mark American Heart Month -- a great opportunity to focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more...
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STRHS Lawrenceburg Adds 3D Mammography Services
November 02, 2021Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg officials announced today the addition of 3D mammography services to its Women’s Services and Medical Imaging department. The advanced technology captures images of the breast from multiple angles to ensure a more complete and accurate scan. This allows for earlier and more effective detection...
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 02, 2021If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause...
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Your Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 28, 2021Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. According to a study published by the Centers...
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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
July 28, 2021If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual key words were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines and the key role they have played...
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