May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Psychiatrist Mark Lassise, MD, talks about the symptoms and signs of depression, the importance of asking for help, and why depression and suicide rates were up during the pandemic. Dana Young ·...
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Maintaining A Youthful Face
Does your face not reflect the age that you feel inside? Dr. René Recinos, MercyOne North-Iowa board certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon discusses the variety of options patients have (bo...
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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
To raise awareness of this debilitating neurological disease - its symptoms, diagnosis and treatments What is Parkinson’s Disease & Who Is At Risk of Getting It? Parkinson’s disease is a brai...
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Neck Arthritis is literally a ‘Pain in the Neck’
Listen to Dr. Ronald Kloc, an interventional pain medicine specialist at the Mason City Clinic, talk about how he can help alleviate chronic and bothersome pain or arthritis in your neck with a new in...
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
According to the American Cancer Society, 9 out of 10 colorectal cancers can be prevented with regular screenings. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and wome...
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A Charles City Resident Discovers Relief From Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea And The Need For A CPAP Mask With New Procedure Known As Inspire Therapy
Janet Stangl, 64, a retired administrative assistant from Charles City, was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2006. Said Janet, "I was in the severe sleep apnea zone. I stopped breathing 30-50 times p...
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An Enlarged Prostate Causes Urinary Outflow Obstruction For Men
Now A New Minimally Invasive Procedure Being Offered With Great Results At MercyOne North Iowa Urology Specialty For Men With Chronic Symptoms Harold Pagel, 67, of Elder, Iowa, a retired saw mill work...
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How To Manage Stress & Depression During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our routines, our daily activities, our life. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us f...
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February Is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month — 80% of heart disease can be prevented! Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, remains the leading global cause of death with more than 17.3 mi...
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How To Keep Your Heart Healthy In Cold Weather
People With Heart Disease Are At A Much Higher Risk for Heart Attacks & Heart Failure During Cold Weather. Here Are Some Lifesaving Tips! Being in a cold environment causes our bodies to make cert...
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