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The relentless toll

Disease leaves wife as a full-time caretaker of her husband

U.S. Alzheimer’s rate seems to be dropping

The rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is falling in the United States and some other rich countries – good news about an epidemic that is still growing simply because more peop...

Health Briefs

Health Advisory Council to meet at rec center The Citizens Health Advisory Council will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Sunlight Room at Durango Community Recreation Center...

Health Briefs

Pot toxicity in animals to be discussed A free community presentation called “Marijuana Toxicity in Animals” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Durango Public Library, 1900 Ea...

How a paper clip and a flame can save a fingernail

For 20 years running, we shared New Year’s Eve with college friends and their families. One such celebration began with a minor but painful injury. Before leaving on a three-hour...

What goes into choosing a doctor?

People trust personal recommendations over online feedback

Seeking an unnatural edge

Teens ignore health risks of human growth hormones

Are you paying attention to your thirst?

I’m always amused when I visit the Bar D and the Wranglers sing the lyrics of the old Bob Nolan song “Cool Water.” It never fails as they harmonize about the barren waste and their dry throa...

Health Briefs

United Blood Services to hold blood drives The United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Bloodmobile at Mercy Regional Medi...

The art of baby-making

Doulas, midwives, childbirth educators can make journey a joyous one

Biological pacemaker on horizon

Experiments on pigs’ hearts have led to battery-less option

For brain boost, go for a walk, talk to a friend

These and other lifestyle changes can lower Alzheimer’s risk
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