Archive for April, 2010

Dealing with chronic dry eye

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Tears aren’t just for crying. They help moisturize the eye to help you see. But sometimes the eyes don’t produce the right amount or right quality of tears. If your eyes always feel dry, irritated and uncomfortable, you may have a condition known as chronic dry eye.

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Can eating certain mineral-rich foods help to lower blood pressure?

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

You’re hoping to get your blood pressure down, and limit (or perhaps avoid) medication. Your doctor likely told you to lose weight, exercise more, reduce stress … and one more thing. Are you following the DASH (Dietary Approach to Stopping Hypertension) diet?

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Cancer and fertility

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

There’s new hope for women who have had cancer and face the barriers of getting pregnant.


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The 5 types of migraine triggers

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Red wine, stormy skies, chocolate and cheese. If you suffer from migraine headaches, you might have heard of a few of these common triggers. Some are easy to avoid, and others you can’t escape. Identifying and avoiding your migraine triggers can pay off.

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Is maple syrup the secret to good health?

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Maple syrup is loaded with antioxidants, more than two dozen in all.


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Doctors Care Centers Earn Urgent Care Certification

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Doctors Care clinics throughout South Carolina have been designated Certified Urgent Care clinics, placing them among only a fraction of such facilities in the nation to be recognized for the range and quality of services offered.

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