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• “UFO” in Vision

  Saturday, February 3rd in General News

  Occasionally for most, distractingly often for others, unidentified floating objects (UFO) appear in the line of sight. Officially they are known as vitreous opacities. Ophthalmologists reassure patients that these floaters are harmless. The debris floating in the clear, gelatin-like fluid that fills the eyeball is bits of membrane that have been dislodged. Approximately 5% of the people, […]

• Stuttering Mystery

  Friday, February 2nd in General News

  Much is still unknown about why stutters stutter. Stutters have non-verbal communicating skills like writing, typing, and reading abilities that are within normal ranges when tested. Verbal communication is impaired though. Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s speech. A stutterer will  become “stuck” on some sounds. The more serious the stuttering the longer the […]

• Seniors and Winter

  Friday, February 2nd in Seniors

  Seniors should take special precautions to remain healthy and safe throughout the winter. Avoid bone fracturing falls-fractures can lead to more serious complications and nursing home admitance. Be sure walkways are shoveled Hire someone to do shoveling Use salt on commonly used areas Put fresh lightbulbs outdoors avoid burnt out lights and diminished visibility Prevent hypothermia-seniors’ blood is thinner due to […]

• Anxiety Types

  Thursday, February 1st in The Mind

  There is an overwhelming amount of choices and information available to anyone with a computer. With that, there is an increase in anxiety as people try to pick the right product, service, etc. Anxiety starts with an imbalance of brain chemicals. It can be mild or so severe it interferes with daily life. When it interferes […]

• HIV Prevention Tests Stopped

  Thursday, February 1st in Sexually Transmitted Disease

  Women, who were participating in a trial to test if a topical microbicide used during sex would prevent HIV infection, were found to be at an increased risk of getting HIV when using the microbicide gel than the women who used a placebo gel. Two full-scale trials were stopped yesterday after this huge setback. For the […]

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