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Posted: Oct 1, 2024

How To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor At Home

Written by SMH Outpatient Rehab Pelvic Floor Therapist Shayna Shefrin

Pelvic floor muscles are very important, helping control the bladder and bowels. But as with any other muscle: if you don’t use it, you lose it. Here are two exercises that can be performed at home.

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Posted: Jul 9, 2024

How Untreated Hearing Disorders Pose Serious Health Risks

With Audiologist Sharon Rende

Hearing loss and communication disorders affect nearly 48 million Americans and people of all ages. If left untreated, they can even cause more serious problems down the road. Learn the signs and make the sound choice: don’t delay treatment.

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Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Dr. Claw’s Handbook for Firework Safety

By Dr. Manus Claw, TNT

Take it from Dr. Claw—fireworks can be as dangerous as they are fun. Here are some top tips and Rules of Thumb to help your Independence Day celebrations go off without a hitch… or an injury.

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Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Safe Medication Disposal: Know Before You Throw

By Kimberly Tran, PharmD

Expired and unneeded medications piling up? Learn how to dispose of them risk-free, so that pets, children, and the environment stay safe.

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Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Know The Signs of Skin Cancer

Stay on top of your spots with this easy guide

Most skin cancers are easily treatable if caught early, but can be deadly if ignored. Know the signs and learn how to spot the most common skin cancers, so you can stay on top of your spots and keep enjoying the sunshine.

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