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More than 600,000 people a year undergo surgery for gall bladder removal. Most cholecystectomies (gall bladder removal surgeries) are done with the new laparoscopic technique. This makes recovery much faster. In fact, most people who have laparoscopic surgery can leave hospital on the same day as the operation. Activity After Gall Bladder Removal It’ll usually…
If you’ve ever suffered from the intense pain of gallstones, you may be a candidate for gall bladder surgery. What you feel. The pain caused by gallstones usually starts in the upper right side of the abdomen, and then spreads to the right shoulder or other areas of the chest or abdomen. It’ll usually start…
Join us in celebrating National Handwashing Awareness Week. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It’s quick, it’s simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Handwashing is a win for everyone, except…
November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember and to embrace those who enrich our lives. Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health, and good times. Happy Thanksgiving!
One of the most essential steps to avoiding complications from type 2 diabetes is managing your diet. This means knowing both what to eat and what not to eat. Avoid less healthy carbohydrates In order to keep your blood sugar in check, you’ll want to avoid less healthy carbohydrates such as foods or drinks with…
Almost half of US adults have high blood pressure and could benefit from blood pressure meds. If you have high-blood pressure or are caring for someone with high blood pressure, you should know these best practices. Timing Taking blood pressure meds at bedtime rather than in the morning nearly halves the risk of dying from…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It is the most common cancer worldwide. Lung Cancer is the number one cancer killer of women and men in the United States. It takes more lives every year than colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined. Early detection leads to 20% fewer lung cancer deaths each year.
Thanksgiving is round the corner and you’ll be counting your blessings and relishing the happiness that they bring. Is there a way to make happiness last? With a little bit of thought and preparation, it can happen. Remember the excitement of that first car purchase? The heady scent of fresh flowers? These things leave you…
Type 2 diabetes affects 400 million people around the world. It’s a chronic, progressive disease. But a new British study showed that significant weight loss through extreme dieting (less than 700 calories a day) can bring about remission in almost 90% of people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers found that losing just 10% of your…