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Tips For Improving Memory

August 21, 2013

By Dr. Mark Siemer, MD -Attend to ONE task at a time and avoid external distractions. -Simplify information and remember them one-by-one, or one step at a time; like making cookies. -Categorize information. Like shopping in the produce section; what do I need from this part of the store? -Rehearse and practice repeatedly. Set a time every day, like you would for exercise. This is my time to get to work on my memory…..cross ...

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Methods for Fighting Stress.

August 20, 2013

Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity Is yoga right for you? It is if you want to fight stress, get fit and stay healthy. By Mayo Clinic staff Your mobile phone is ringing, your boss wants to talk to you and your partner wants to know what's for dinner. Stress and anxiety are everywhere. If they're getting the best of you, you might want to hit the mat and give yoga a try ...

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Stress Management

August 20, 2013

Chronic stress puts your health at risk Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your mind and body. Take steps to control your stress. By Mayo Clinic staff Your body is hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors. Such threats are rare today, but that doesn't mean that life is free of stress. On the contrary, you undoubtedly face multiple demands each day, such ...

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What's Cheaper: Urgent Care or ER?

March 1, 2013

Can an urgent patient care center not accepting insurance be cheaper than a hospital emergency room? I found out an urgent care center actually costs less than an office co pay after insurance reimbursement. Recently, on a 15 degree winter morning, in the midst of rushing from one errand to another, my finger caught into the heavy car door and snapped. With both cost and waiting time in mind, I had to make a quick ...

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What's Cheaper: Urgent Care or ER?

March 1, 2013

Can an urgent patient care center not accepting insurance be cheaper than a hospital emergency room? I found out an urgent care center actually costs less than an office co pay after insurance reimbursement. Recently, on a 15 degree winter morning, in the midst of rushing from one errand to another, my finger caught into the heavy car door and snapped. With both cost and waiting time in mind, I had to make a quick ...

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