Blog Posts in October, 2012
Posted on Oct 26, 2012 By
Halloween is just around the corner, and many children are anticipating carving pumpkins, choosing their costumes, and of course, trick-or-treating. While Halloween is a time for fun and excitement, ...
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Posted on Oct 24, 2012 By
Your skin is more complex than it appears. It actually contains multiple layers of tissue, with a layer of fat beneath. An important measure of the severity of a burn is how deeply into your skin it ...
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Posted on Oct 22, 2012 By
You want to get in shape, but how do you begin? As this video discusses, the key to beginning a long-lasting physical fitness routine is starting slowly and choosing an activity you enjoy. In ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2012 By
West Hills Hospital and Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare options for a range of medical concerns, including cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. We also ...
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Posted on Oct 18, 2012 By
Early detection is often the key to successful breast cancer treatment. To give women the greatest opportunity for effective cancer care, breast cancer specialists recommend three practices: continual ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2012 By
Indoor tanning has become a very popular way to keep your tan all year long. But those tanning booths also carry serious health risks. Find out more about those risks in this video. For more ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2012 By
Cancer care experts recommend annual mammograms as a fundamental component of early breast cancer detection and successful treatment. As this video explains, mammography has been highly effective in ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2012 By
Cancer is a very common disease, striking more than 1.5 million Americans each year. The term cancer actually encompasses many different diseases. Cancer develops when cells in your body no longer act ...
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Posted on Oct 10, 2012 By
Breastfeeding is convenient, costs nothing, and most importantly, provides both mother and child numerous health benefits. If you are currently expecting and trying to decide if breastfeeding is the ...
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