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Learning about the potential for post-operative cognitive decline

Learning about the potential for post-operative cognitive decline

February 1, 2013 | Comments Off on Learning about the potential for post-operative cognitive decline

According to Sunnybrook Hospital’s Dr. Beverley Orser, one in three patients will experience post-surgery memory loss. And unfortunate for some, cognitive difficulties can last as long as three months after a procedure has been performed. In the following video, Dr. Orser explains that memory loss is caused by inflammation in the brain and that it may be treatable and reversible, as shown in a recent study. Freedom Home Care, however, understands that later in life, these types of cognitive decline may make the transition back to home even more difficult. And order generic viagra online that’s why we implemented our
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Easing Your Joint-Related Pain

Easing Your Joint-Related Pain

March 26, 2012 | Comments Off on Easing Your Joint-Related Pain

As our joints age, some amount of inflammation and pain may be inevitable.  Currently, 50 million U.S. adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), who also predicts that number to soar to 67 million by 2030.  They also anticipate that one-third of those adults will have limited mobility because of the diagnosis. You do have some control as to whether or not you’ll suffer from this common pain, by managing factors like weight, the amount of physical activity you get and enlisting the help of your doctor.  In addition, there are many nutraceuticals that can
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