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For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat

For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat

After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.

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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Few things are as important as your health and the health of your family. As the region's leader in health care, Samaritan Health Services prides itself on ensuring that you have the information needed to make well informed decisions. That is why we provide a comprehensive on-line Health and Wellness Resource where you can find a wealth of health information. Just follow the links below where you will find topical and timely information on just about any health topic!
Today's Health News
Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread

Researchers express hope that finding will lead to treatments


Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes

When blood sugar is elevated, but not high enough for full-blown diabetes


Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss

Signs that you should visit the doctor


New Weapons in Fight Against TB?

Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds

Health Tip of the Day

Diet and Exercise Help the Heart

A rigorous, short-term diet and exercise program can reduce the risk of heart disease, says the American Heart Association. A study of obese men found those who consumed a diet high in whole grains, vegetables and fruit and who took a daily walk for 45 to 60 minutes lowered their blood pressure.