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Show 1461: How Patients Are Using Technology to Heal Healthcare
Our guests describe how patients are using technology to make healthcare more responsive to their needs. What are you doing?
Can the Flu Trigger a Heart Attack? Fever Today, Cardiac Crisis Tomorrow!
Flu can do more than cause congestion, aches, and fever. New research shows how influenza can trigger a heart attack weeks after infection.
Lifelong Learning Like Adult Education Courses Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Middle-aged people who participate in adult education courses maintain many aspects of intelligence and reduce the risk of dementia.
Which Coffee Compounds Protect the Brain?
Drinking coffee or tea daily can help protect the brain from dementia. A combination of two coffee compounds act synergistically.
Can People Catch Alzheimer’s Disease? New Research Raises Questions
There is growing evidence that some infections can trigger dementia. If you can catch C. pneumoniae, can you "catch" Alzheimer's disease?
The Rise and Fall of Community Pharmacies
Economic forces are driving many community pharmacies out of business. The outlook is bleak for the public health services they offer.
Curing Cracks at Corners of the Mouth Saved Mom’s Life
Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia can be life threatening. Find out why cracks at the corners of the mouth may be an early tip off!
Can You Get Shots to Protect You from Alzheimer Disease?
Several studies suggest that flu shots protect older adults from dementia as well as from infection. Regular immunizations seem to work best.
Looking Beyond the Usual for Dry Skin Solutions
What dry skin solutions do you prefer? Our high-potency Urea Skin Relief is on sale from now through Valentine's Day. Code: Valentine14
Blood Pressure Measurement Mistakes and Misdiagnoses
Stress and poor technique can inflate BP readings. Learn how blood pressure measurement mistakes lead to misdiagnosis and over treatment.
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