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21st Annual Women’s Health Conference: Get Inspired to Get Fit on May 4!
Summit Healthcare’s annual Women’s Health Conference will take place Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center. Bring your friends and sisters and shop local vendors throughout the event. 10 a.m.: Doors Open 11 a.m.: 15-minute Health Segments Noon: Lunch 1 p.m.: Hear Featured Speaker Kimmie Thorne, Personal Trainer Kimmie …
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8 Tips for Seniors With Diabetes
Knowing some do’s and don’ts can help keep your health on the right track. CHANGING HABITS CAN be difficult, particularly if you have developed diabetes later in life, but it isn’t impossible. Here are a few ways to manage Type 2 diabetes and reduce your risk of complications: 1. DO get out and move. Exercising daily …
To Fix Back Pain, Start With Your Feet
Pain in your feet or ankles can change how you walk—and leave your back hurting, too. THE FEET AND ankles are the body’s shock absorbers. With every step you take, they absorb and distribute the force exerted by the ground. A variety of conditions, including arthritis, plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, and bunions, can cause pain …
Colorectal Cancer: A New Concern for Younger Adults?
Researchers with the American Cancer Society (ACS) have noticed a concerning trend: Rates of colorectal cancer in adults ages 20 to 54 are rising, while those in adults over age 54 are dropping. AS A RESULT, the ACS has lowered the recommended age at which colorectal cancer screenings should begin, from age 50 to age 45. …
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How to Lose Weight and Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
In January, you resolved to slim down. Are you still as committed to your goal as you were then? If not, don’t worry. There’s still time to set yourself up for success. Need help meeting your weight-loss goals? Call Becky Moffat, R.D., CDE, Summit Healthcare outpatient dietitian, at 928.537.6984 or email bmoffat@summithealthcare.net.
Heart Health, Simplified
Your heart health depends on everything from your age to family history to what you eat. Managing these varied risk factors may seem overwhelming, but it’s actually much easier than you think. “WHEN IT COMES to family history, you can’t disown your genes,” says George Y. Paik, M.D., FACC, general and interventional cardiologist at Summit Healthcare. …
The Benefits of Early Joint Replacement
Getting a total joint replacement at a younger age can help you stay active and enjoy a better quality of life. YOU MAY BELIEVE that total joint replacement is something you shouldn’t think about until you are 60 or 70 years old. However, having the procedure in your 40s or 50s might give you more …
Overcoming Breast Cancer: One Woman’s Story
When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Patti Bird found the solutions she needed at Summit Healthcare. PATTI WAS INSTALLING a windshield in a car with her fiancé, Brad Anderson, when she first felt pain. “I was climbing on a trunk and hit my chest, which really hurt,” Patti says. “I thought that maybe I …
What to Eat—and Avoid—When Taking Antibiotics
Millions of bacteria populate our intestines, helping regulate digestion, immune health, and overall wellness. Here’s how to protect those “good” bacteria when you get sick. BACTERIA THAT CAUSE illnesses are not the kind of bacteria you want lingering in your body. That’s why doctors prescribe antibiotics to kill them off. Eating specific foods when taking …
