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Memory decline may be earliest sign of dementia

BOSTON – Memory problems that are often dismissed as a normal part of aging may not be so harmless after all. Noticing you have had a decline beyond the occasional misplaced car k...

DATE: Jul 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Risks, benefits of medication must be weighed

Patients commonly come to me with their “bag of pills” wondering what they are all about. The fact is that medications as a form of treatment can be confusing for many people. T...

DATE: Jul 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

County reports case of pertussis

Whooping cough on rise in Colorado

DATE: Jul 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Diabetes study finds new weight-loss benefits

Weight loss doesn’t lower all risks

DATE: Jul 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

90-somethings’ brainpower is improving, study shows

NEW YORK – If you’re lucky enough to live into your 90s, how well will your brain hold up? You may have an edge over people who got there ahead of you, a new study hints. Researc...

DATE: Jul 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Brief

Chronic knee pain to be discussed The community is invited to join Dr. Kim Furry, orthopedic surgeon, and Randy Junttonen, physical therapist, for “Chronic Knee Pain Explained” at...

DATE: Jul 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Wait a minute: Don’t cut cord

Analysis: Delayed severing of umbilical shows blood benefits

DATE: Jul 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Noggin aerobics aim to keep senior citizens’ minds sharp

GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) – At first glance, brain aerobics may look like idle fun, but it’s far from mere child’s play. The activity has gained international acceptance as a metho...

DATE: Jul 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Taking on nicotine for 20 years

La Plata County group’s determination brought success, leaders say

DATE: Jul 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Diet soda could lead you to fat problems

Study: Artificial sweeteners may be linked to obesity, diabetes

DATE: Jul 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Playing it safe at your child’s playground

I was at the park recently with my friend, The Safety Geek. The kids were taking advantage of the new playground equipment. The Safety Geek was pointing out some of the safety fe...

DATE: Jul 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Treat people with HIV early to stop spread, WHO says

LONDON – Young children and certain other people with the AIDS virus should be started on medicines as soon as they are diagnosed, the World Health Organization says in new guidelines that a...

DATE: Jul 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

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