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Hearing loss and dementia
Untreated hearing loss can be fatiguing, frustrating and lead to feelings of loneliness, social isolation, stress and depression. Landmark longitudinal studies by Frank Lin, Ph.D., and his team at Johns Hopkins have found that hearing loss is the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia. Their research showed that as the degree of hearing loss...
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Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, every turned page on the calendar represents an opportunity to stay healthy
Although October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dr. Flamur Semaj cautions that women need to be aware of any changes in their breast health—every month. As a diagnostic and interventional radiologist at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, a Campus of UH Regional Hospitals, he applauds the spotlight turned on breast...
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Testing the invisible sense
My family and I just returned from a wonderful northwestern road trip where we visited the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Devil’s Tower, Grant Teton and eventually Yellowstone. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip, especially for our seven-year-old son. The more than 3,500 miles of mountainous vistas, emerald-green meadows, waterfalls, geysers, hot...
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The highly skilled orthopedic surgeons at UH Geauga Medical Center have gone high tech
Most surgeons would agree with what Aristotle said 2,000 years ago—“the hand is the tool of tools.” And while there is no replacing the skilled hands of a surgeon, when paired with a robotic arm in today’s modern medicine, it can lead to even better outcomes. This summer, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, a Campus of UH...
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Trade in your yo-yo diet for a total mind, body and metabolic transformation with Empowering Punch—in just 12 weeks
Summer break signifies fun in the sun, but it can also represent a break in one’s fitness routine or healthy habits. Routine is what most people rely on to stay on track with their weight management. But for many, the lack of structure in the summer derails their fitness and nutritional efforts. Empowering Punch, the unique, boxing-themed...
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