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_ Mental & Emotional Health Senior Health7 Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly By Sondra Forsyth articleMost of us know that as we age, our body goes through certain physical changes. What a lot of people … Read More→
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_ NailsNail Fungus and Accurate Diagnosis By Jane Farrell articleIn a news release from the American Academy of Dermatology (http://www.aad.org/), the organization gives an update on the embarrassing but … Read More→
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_ Peripheral Artery DiseaseBetter Treatment Needed for Peripheral Artery Disease By Jane Farrell articleLess than half of patients with peripheral artery disease are treated with appropriate medicine and lifestyle counseling, according to new … Read More→
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