Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts about 37 million people in the United States and leads to significant health care costs, disability and a shortened life expectancy, especially if the disease is …
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By JAMES D. LOMAX
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4/5/23
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NATIONWIDE — People of all socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures deserve to live long and healthy lives.
That’s the point of this year’s National Public Health Week, which takes …
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By WILLIAM DEMPSEY, M.D.
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3/29/23
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ALBANY, NY — Thousands of caregivers, still reeling from three years of the pandemic, will march on the state capitol and in the MVP Arena on Tuesday, March 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
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3/20/23
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Self-love is a fundamental concept of which most people are aware. It is the foundation of good mental and emotional health, and it enables individuals to live a happy, fulfilled life.
However, …
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By KIM OLVER
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3/1/23
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NATIONWIDE — According to American Stroke Association experts, depression is a common experience for stroke survivors.
It could be the result of the psychological impact of the stroke, or …
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3/1/23
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Pike Family Health Center adds nurse practitioner
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3/1/23
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NATIONWIDE — Actor Bruce Willis’s family recently announced that his aphasia has progressed, and that he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, also known as frontotemporal …
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2/19/23
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Dr. Larryl Damon Jr. awarded board certification
HONESDALE, PA — Larryl Damon Jr., D.O., a pediatrician for Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC), has been awarded board …
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2/1/23
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REGION — For the hundreds of thousands of unpaid caregivers in New York and Pennsylvania, the stress of caring for someone with dementia through the winter holidays might be over, but another …
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2/1/23
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The nation and the world had the opportunity to witness Damar Hamlin in full cardiac arrest during the January 2 Bengals/Buffalo Bills game, and the expert team of health care professionals who …
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By JAMES D. LOMAX
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2/1/23
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ONLINE — In honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free live webinar, “Alzheimer’s & Dementia Conversations: Changing the Face of …
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1/31/23
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REGION — While many families are caring for their loved ones at home, finding ways to stay engaged and active indoors during the cold winter months can be challenging for many Americans.
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1/18/23
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Christmas joy for seniors
HONESDALE, PA — When the word went out, requesting donations for gifts to seniors, the response from Wayne Memorial Hospital employees was immediate and …
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1/4/23
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NATIONWIDE — For the 43.5 million unpaid caregivers across the nation, the stress of caring for someone with dementia through the winter holidays might be over, but another type of stress has …
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1/4/23
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Happy 2023! We hope everyone had a joyous holiday season, and are recharged and ready for a happy, healthy year ahead.
We’re thankful for many things as we head into 2023, including the …
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By ERIN MCFADDEN, M.D.
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1/4/23
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Happy New Year! Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Do you have a process for planning your new year?
A few years ago, I developed this strategic process to plan for the year ahead and I …
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By KIM OLVER
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1/4/23
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NATIONWIDE — The holiday season can be a time when families come together to celebrate. In many cases, it can be the first time family members have seen each other in months.
Because …
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12/29/22
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Since my junior year in high school, when I grew mung bean sprouts between moist paper towels in my mother’s dish cupboard, my consumption and knowledge of sprouts has expanded.
For a …
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By JACQUELINE HERMAN
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12/17/22
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Staying dedicated to recovery takes work, and potentially becomes increasingly complex over the holiday season. Even someone who has never struggled with addiction, but wants to abstain from alcohol …
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By MICHAEL LEACH
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12/12/22
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ONLINE — Music therapist Tim Doak leads a free online program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter for people with dementia and their loved ones. It’s called …
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12/1/22
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