How Advanced A-Fib Monitoring Can Prevent Recurrent Strokes: Insights from Dr. Michael Spooner
Stroke Prevention Starts with Effective A-Fib Management Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is one of its most significant contributo...
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Alcohol and Cancer: A Growing Concern for Rural Iowa
In a significant public health announcement, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a new advisory highlighting the direct link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of cancer. ...
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Preventing Heart Disease: Tips for Modifying Your Risk Factors
As the end of the year approaches and people start reflecting on their health and setting new year’s resolutions, there’s no better time to focus on heart health. Heart disease remains the leadin...
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Comprehensive Care for Women’s Pelvic Health: Addressing Prolapse, Recurrent UTIs, and More
Women’s pelvic health encompasses a range of conditions that can significantly impact quality of life, from urinary incontinence and pelvic pain to prolapse and recurrent urinary tract infections (...
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How Joint Surgery Can Revitalize Your Active Lifestyle: Lessons from Joyce’s Recovery
Joint pain can significantly impact quality of life, making even the simplest tasks difficult to accomplish. For Joyce, a dedicated grandmother who lives on a farm hip and knee pain had become more t...
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Life Without Heartburn: How GERD Surgery Transformed Drew’s Health and Daily Routine
For many people, heartburn is a temporary annoyance, but for others, it becomes a persistent and life-altering condition. Drew, a mailman in Mason City, knows this all too well. As someone who tries ...
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Understanding Heart Disease: Why It’s the Leading Cause of Death for Women
Heart disease is often thought of as a health issue that primarily affects men, but that is a myth. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and yet it...
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Close to Home Orthopedic Care: Why Accessibility Matters in Post-Surgery Recovery
Deanne's Journey: A Housekeeping Aide's Struggle with Knee Pain When dealing with chronic pain or recovery from surgery, the proximity of medical care can be as crucial as the procedure itself. Fo...
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Comprehensive ENT Care in Rural Areas: How Mason City Clinic Delivers Top-Notch Treatment
When you think of cutting-edge healthcare, rural North Iowa may not be the first location that come to mind. However, at Mason City Clinic, the quality-of-care rivals that of top urban medical center...
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Prostate Cancer Screening: What Every Man Should Know
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, but the good news is that it’s highly treatable if caught early. Prostate cancer screening, primarily through PSA (Prostate Specific Ant...
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