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Health December 17, 2006
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      Sports medicine clinics Free sports medicine clinics sponsored by Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital will be held every Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Services Department. Call the sports medicine number at 776-UWIN to make your appointment.
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How Can I Avoid The Flu This Winter?
(SPM Wire)
      If you are sick and tired of getting the flu or a really bad cold each year, take heart and follow some practical advice to try to avoid being felled by germs this season. Flu shots should be your first line of defense, especially if you’re at high risk. Vaccines are recommended for young children...
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You Don’t Have To Live With An Aching Back
(StatePoint)
      We’ve all felt that sudden sharp back pain when bending to pick something up, carrying a heavy bag of groceries, or even sneezing or coughing. In most instances, it’s a minor muscle pull that goes away on its own. However, that aching back may be more serious than you think.
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Plan Ahead When Traveling With Your Medications
      (SPM Wire) It’s not that delayed flight or back-up on the interstate that can spoil your vacation most. Not carefully considering medications when traveling can throw a major wrench in senior travel plans. “Medications are a lifeline for many travelers. But safely transporting them is most often ...
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Sound advice about tinnitus
By the faculty of Harvard Medical School for The Harvard Medical School Adviser
      Q: I have a constant buzzing in my ears, which is very bothersome, especially when I’m trying to sleep. What causes it? And what can I do about it? A: A buzzing or ringing sound that you can hear but other people can’t is known as tinnitus (pronounced tin- NIGHT-us or TIN-it-us). We’ve all experie...
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