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• What Everyone Should Know About A Stroke

  05/18/2012 | Neuroscience

  It can happen while you’re sitting at the kitchen table, shopping at the mall or driving down the road. It’s a devastating medical emergency that affects nearly 800,000 Americans a year—occurring once a minute every day. We’re talking about stroke, the #1 cause of disability in the United States. What is Stroke? A stroke, or “brain attack,” occurs when blood flow… Read More

• From the OAC: Obesity Action Coalition & Obesity PPM Announce New Online Educational Initiative

  05/18/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight Loss

  News from the OAC! Obesity Action Coalition & Obesity PPM Announce New Online Educational Initiative by James Zervios, OAC Director of Communications To view a PDF version of this article, click here. “Mississippi considers restaurant ban for obese,” CBS News. “Health Reform Idea: Put down the Doughnut,” MSNBC.com. From the media to healthcare to the general public, there… Read More

• The Sleep and Obesity Link

  05/17/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight Loss

  I've always heard that getting enough sleep is very important for your health, but this is a great reminder how it affects just one area of your health - obesity. -From huffingtonpost.com More Evidence that Sleep Deprivation is Linked with Obesity Even more evidence has come out showing that not getting enough sleep is linked with an increased risk of obesity. Research in the American Journal of… Read More

• A Partnership Destined for Victory Lane

  05/16/2012 | Orthopedics

  May is all about The Greatest Spectacle in Racing: the Indianapolis 500. This year there is even more excitement at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway because of a new, long-term partnership between IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, including the Sports Performance division, and PitFit Training, a premier fitness training organization for more IndyCar and Indianapolis 500 champions than anywhere… Read More

• The Benefits of Annual “Well-Woman” Exams

  05/14/2012 | IU Health Physicians, Wellness, Women’s Services

  It’s become increasingly common for women to put their own healthcare needs aside while caring for children, working or engaging in other activities. At every age, women should schedule an annual well-woman exam that includes preventive healthcare and guidance on diet, exercise, safety and contraception (for pre-menopausal women). Regarding prevention, women often have questions or concerns about… Read More

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