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Drugstores like Walgreens offer hearing aids, but depending on the store, selection and assistance may be limited. Photo/Debbie Spingarn

Over-the-counter hearing aids offer savings but also challenges

Health Community Advocate Staff - March 26, 2023 0

By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer Drugstores like Walgreens offer hearing aids, but depending on the store, selection and assistance may be limited.Photo/Debbie Spingarn REGION –...

Drinking two liters of water, about eight glasses containing eight ounces each, the so-called eight-times-eight rule, is a good daily target.

Proper hydration is important for your health

Health Community Advocate Staff - June 16, 2022 0

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer REGION – Many statistics show that about 75% of Americans are dehydrated. While this exact number may not be backed by...

In addition to well-known causes like obesity, high blood pressure can also be influenced by several lesser-known factors.

Eight lesser-known triggers of high blood pressure

Health Community Advocate Staff - August 25, 2023 0

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Anyone dealing with high blood pressure (HBP) is at least mildly aware of the usual suspects, or causes,...

Over-the-counter hearing aids offer savings but also challenges

Proper hydration is important for your health

Eight lesser-known triggers of high blood pressure

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