2-Mile Daily Walk Might Help Fight COPD

From Originally published: March 5, 2014 8:01 PMUpdated: March 6, 2014 9:01 AMBy Maureen Salamon  HealthDay Reporter Taking daily walks of at least two miles can reduce hospitalizations from severe episodes of a life-threatening breathing disorder, new research...

Concussions, breaks on the rise

Local physicians treating more injuries due to harsh winter By Alexis Tarrazi Published Mar 4, 2014 at 4:18 pm (Updated Mar 5, 2014) Identifying a concussion Person is unconsciousPerson feels nauseated and/or vomitingPerson cannot focus mind or eyes, feels fuzzy or...

Be mindful of handicapped spaces

To the editor: You got $170 to spare? If you get caught parking illegally in a handicapped zone, you will end up in court and that will be your fine. You may see many people parking in these areas who appear to be perfectly healthy, but do you know what COPD or a...

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